recall information
Recall number
REC-006041
Campaign number
41D091
Original published date
make and model information
Make
HYUNDAI
Model
Veloster (FS), ix35 (LM), Accent (RM), i40 (VF), Santa Fe (DM), iMax and iLoad (TQ)
Year range
2007 - 2014
Affected units
113,525
Variant applicability
All variants within this model
Identifying features
VIN (Vehicle identification number)
What are the defects?
Due to a manufacturing defect, brake fluid may leak into the Antilock Brake System (ABS) control module. This could cause an electrical short circuit leading to a vehicle engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
What are the hazards?
A vehicle fire could increase the risk of an accident causing serious injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users, bystanders and/or damage to property.
What should consumers do?
Owners of affected vehicles can contact their nearest authorised Hyundai dealer to schedule an appointment to have the multi-fuse replaced, free of charge.
Affected vehicles should be parked in an open space and away from flammable materials and structures, i.e. not in a garage.
Affected vehicles should be parked in an open space and away from flammable materials and structures, i.e. not in a garage.
Supplier details
Hyundai Motor Company
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Contact name
Hyundai Customer Care
Contact phone
1800 186 306
Contact website
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
