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Fire Hazard Prompts Hyundai Recall
Hyundai Motor Co. is recalling 87,900 cars in the U.S. to fix an electrical short-circuit that could cause a fire, even when the ignition is off.
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Hyundai Motor Co. is recalling 87,900 cars in the U.S. to fix an electrical short-circuit that could cause a fire, even when the ignition is off.
The callback involves the antilock brake control module in 2006 model Sonata midsize sedans and 2006-2011 Azera luxury sedans. Neither model is currently in production.
Water—from a high-pressure car wash, for example—can enter the module and cause a short-circuit, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The agency notes that the module remains powered on even when the engine is turned off. Hyundai, which first discovered the problem in South Korea, reports no accidents or injuries.
The company plans to begin notifying owners in late February about the recall. NHTSA says dealers will fix the problem by installing a relay in the vehicle’s main electrical junction box.
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