Recall 199 – Integrated Electronic Brake System Malfunction – 2019-2020 Hyundai Nexo Fuel Cell & 2019-2021 Kona Electric

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This notice applies to your Hyundai, VIN: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Dear <FirstName LastName,>
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Hyundai has decided that a defect which
relates to motor vehicle safety exists in your vehicle, with the VIN shown above. Hyundai is conducting a safety recall in the United
States to address a condition of reduced braking performance due to a fault in the Integrated Electronic Brake unit in certain model year
2019 – 2021 Kona Electric and 2019 – 2020 Nexo Fuel Cell vehicles.
What is the problem?
The subject vehicles are equipped with an Integrated Electronic Brake (“IEB”) system that might illuminate the malfunction indicator
lamp (“MIL”) and significantly reduce braking performance upon detection of an abnormal sensor signal. Reduced braking power could
extend the vehicle’s stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash.
What will Hyundai do?
Your Hyundai dealer will perform an Integrated Electronic Brake unit software update. This procedure will be performed at NO CHARGE
to you.
What should you do?
Please contact your nearest Hyundai dealer to schedule the recall repair as soon as possible.
The actual time required to perform the repair will take less than one hour, however your vehicle may be needed longer. Therefore, we
recommend scheduling a service appointment to minimize inconvenience. If the Malfunction Indicator Light is illuminated in your vehicle,
you should seek service at your Hyundai dealer as soon as possible.
If you have other questions
If you require further assistance, you may contact the Hyundai Customer Care Center at 1-855-371-9460. If you believe that the dealer or
Hyundai has failed or is unable to remedy the defect within a reasonable time, you may submit a complaint to the Administrator, National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue S.E., Washington, D.C. 20590, or call the toll free Vehicle Safety Hot Line
at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to https://www.safercar.gov.
Thank you for your attention to this important safety matter. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you.
Hyundai Motor America
Hyundai Motor America
P.O. Box 20839
Fountain Valley, CA 92728-9937
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
2019 – 2021 Kona EV, 2019 – 2020 Nexo Fuel Cell
Integrated Electronic Brake
Importante Retiro del Mercado por Motivos de Seguridad — Si tiene preguntas llama 1-800-633-5151 y oprima “8”
NHTSA Recall Number: 20V-748
Hyundai Recall Number: 199
This is an important Safety Recall.
• Please contact your nearest Hyundai dealer to schedule the repair as soon as possible.
• This repair will be performed at NO CHARGE to you.
• To locate your nearest Hyundai dealer and schedule your appointment please visit:
www.HyundaiUSA.com/Campaign199
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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
2012 Accent, 2011 – 2012 Elantra, 2011 – 2012 Sonata Hybrid, 2012 Veloster
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HYUNDAI
Hyundai Motor America
P.O. Box 2704
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Hyundai Motor America
P.O. Box 20839
Fountain Valley, CA 92728-9937
If you are a vehicle lessor, Federal law requires that any vehicle lessor receiving this recall notice must forward a copy of this notice
to the lessee within ten days.
Reimbursement Notification
If you paid for repairs related to this recall prior to receiving this notification letter, you may submit your reimbursement request
electronically or obtain additional information at www.HyundaiUSA.com/Campaign194 or 1-855-371-9460.
No longer own this vehicle?
Changes to your name, address, or if you no longer own this vehicle — Update your information online at:
https://owners.hyundaiusa.com/content/myhyundai/us/en/contact-us/update-vehicle-ownership.html
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Circulate To: General Manager, Service Manager, Parts Manager, Warranty Manager, Service
Advisors, Technicians, Body Shop Manager, Fleet Repair
Technical Service Bulletin
GROUP NUMBER
RECALL 20-01-048H
DATE MODEL(S)
December, 2020 Kona EV (OS EV)
Nexo (FE)
SUBJECT: DTC C240201 LOGIC IMPROVEMENT
(RECALL CAMPAIGN 199)
Description: Certain Kona EV (OS EV) and Nexo (FE) vehicles are equipped with an Integrated
Electronic Brake (“IEB”) system that might illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (“MIL”) and
significantly reduce braking performance upon detection of DTC C240201. This bulletin describes the
procedure to update the IEB system with revised software to improve braking performance if DTC
C240201 is detected.
Applicable Vehicles:
Certain 2019-2021MY Kona EV (OS EV) and 2019-2020MY Nexo (FE)
*** Dealer Stock and Retail Vehicles ***
Dealers must perform this Recall Campaign on all affected vehicles prior to customer retail delivery
and whenever an affected vehicle is in the shop for any maintenance or repair.
When a vehicle arrives at the service department, access Hyundai Motor America’s “Warranty
Vehicle Information screen (VIS)” via WEBDCS to identify open Campaigns.
 IMPORTANT
RECALL 199 – DTC C240201 LOGIC IMPROVEMENT
TSB #: 20-01-048H Page 2 of 3
SUBJECT:
SUBJECT:
GDS Information:
EVENT #
DESCRIPTION
648 (or later compatible event)*
FE: “648.FE – IEB C240201 DTC IMPROVEMENT(ESC)”
649 (or later compatible event)* OS EV: “649.OS EV – IEB C240201 DTC IMPROVEMENT(ESC)”
* Use the latest event that appears in the ESC Auto Mode event list for the particular vehicle
ROM ID Table:
Model
System
IEB P/N
ROM ID
OLD
NEW
Nexo (FE)
ESC (IEB)
58520-M5000
1.00
1.01
1.02
1.03
1.04
1.05
2.06
2.07
2.08
3.09
3.10
3.11
3.12
Kona EV (OS)
58520-K4000
1.00
1.01
1.02
1.03
1.04
1.05
2.06
2.07
2.09
2.10
2.00
2.12
Manual Mode Password Information Table:
EVENT #
MENU
PASSWORD
648 – FE
FE ESC 58520-M5000
5000
649 – OS EV
OS EV ESC 58520-K4000
4000
Warranty Information:
Model
Op. Code
Operation
Op. Time
Causal Part
Nature Code
Cause Code
Kona EV (OS EV)
01D102R3
ESC Upgrade
0.3
58520-K4000
I3A
ZZ3
Nexo (FE)
01D102R2
58520-M5000
NOTE 1: Submit Claim on Campaign Claim Entry Screen
NOTE 2: If a part is found in need of replacement while performing Recall 199 and the affected part is still under warranty, submit a separate claim using the same Repair Order. If the affected part is out of warranty, submit a Prior Approval Request for goodwill consideration prior to performing the work.
RECALL 199 – DTC C240201 LOGIC IMPROVEMENT
TSB #: 20-01-048H Page 3 of 3
SUBJECT:
SUBJECT:
Service Procedure:
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Select ECU Upgrade.
Select ABS/ESC as the system to update.
Check the current version of the ABS/ESC ROM ID and compare it to the ROM ID Information Table listed above before attempting to update the ABS/ESC system.
Perform GDS software update. Refer to TSB 15-GI-001 for the tablet-based Mobile GDS ECU update procedures.
After the software has updated, check for Diagnostic Trouble Codes in the ALL menus and erase any DTCs.
This Service Procedure is performed using GDS-mobile. For update information and general precautions, please refer to TSB #15-GI-001.
Manual mode should only be performed when the Auto update fails.
If the auto update fails, turn the ignition OFF for 10 seconds, then back ON again to reset the control unit before performing the manual update.
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