What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2018033
- Recall date
- 16 January 2018
- Make
- Hyundai
- Models
- Sonata, Azera
- Model years
- 2006 to 2009
- Vehicle class
- Car
- System
- Brakes
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 3,364
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
On certain vehicles equipped with an anti-lock brake system (ABS), the ABS module remains powered on when the vehicle is turned off. If moisture were to enter the module, over time, an electrical short could occur, which could increase the risk of an underhood fire causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will install a relay in the vehicleu2019s main junction box to ensure the ABS module is powered off upon the vehicle being turned off.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2018033.