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Passenger cars (Hyundai Sonata and others) - Repair
Official notice
6 Jul 2018
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger cars (Hyundai Sonata and others) - Repair. Defect in the braking system (ABS control module). ■Defective component (part name): Braking system (ABS control module). ■Condition and cause of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant: Inadequate waterproofing of the ABS control module may allow water to enter the module during high-pressure washing or similar activities. Consequently, water accumulated inside the module may short-circuit the electrical circuit, illuminating the ABS warning light and impairing ABS function. In the worst case, the short circuit may cause a fire. Published 2018-07-06.
What to do now
(Recall)外-2696 ■Details of corrective action: Perform the following measures on all vehicles. ①Inspect the module and, if damage is found, replace the module and wiring harness with new ones. ②Seal the joints of the module. ③Add an ABS control module power control relay kit to the junction box and replace the junction box cover with a modified one.
Recall number
外-2696
Official notice
2018-07-06
The hazard
The hazard
Defect in the braking system (ABS control module). ■Defective component (part name): Braking system (ABS control module). ■Condition and cause of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant: Inadequate waterproofing of the ABS control module may allow water to enter the module during high-pressure washing or similar activities. Consequently, water accumulated inside the module may short-circuit the electrical circuit, illuminating the ABS warning light and impairing ABS function. In the worst case, the short circuit may cause a fire.
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Brand: Hyundai. Contact: 現代自動車ジャパン株式会社. Phone 03-6234-3583.
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