Category: Recalls

001G – Front and Rear Glass Incorrectly Bonded – 2018 Hyundai Genesis G80 & G90

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V305
Manufacturer Hyundai Motor America
Components VISIBILITY
Potential Number of Units Affected 37

 

Front and Rear Glass Incorrectly Bonded

If the glass bonding strength is reduced over time, the windshield and rear window may detach while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

 

Summary

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Hyundai Genesis G80 and Genesis G90 vehicles. The windshield and rear window on these vehicles may have been installed with incorrect primer, potentially reducing the glass bonding strength.

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176 – Clutch Actuator Oil Leak may cause Fire – 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V260
Manufacturer Hyundai Motor America
Components HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 10,156

 

Clutch Actuator Oil Leak may cause Fire

An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.

 

Summary

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid vehicles. The Hydraulic Clutch Actuator (HCA) inner oil seal may leak, allowing oil to accumulate in the cap area, possibly resulting in an electrical short.

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2013-2014 Hyundai Elantra (MD/UD, JK, GD) Brake Pedal Stopper Replacement (Recall Campaign 170)

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V769
Manufacturer Hyundai Motor America
Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected 390,467

 

Brake Pedal Stopper may Deteriorate

If the brake light switch plunger does not retract as it should when the brake pedal is not being pressed, the brake lights may stay illuminated preventing accurate communication to following vehicles that the vehicle is slowing or stopping. Additionally, if the brake switch plunger is not retracted, then the transmission can be shifted out of PARK without depressing the brake pedal. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.

 

Summary

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Elantra sedan, coupe and GT vehicles. The brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released. This will allow the brake lights to remain illuminated continuously. It can also allow the shift lever to be moved without depressing the brake pedal, or activate the engine management brake pedal override feature.

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175 – Voltage Protection Device Improper Activation – 2016-2018 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V166
Manufacturer Hyundai Motor America
Components HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 2,840

 

Voltage Protection Device Improper Activation

If the VPD activates while the vehicle is being operated in Electric Vehicle (EV) mode, there may be a loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash.

 

Summary

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a Voltage Protection Device (VPD), designed to protect the high voltage battery module, that may activate inadvertently.

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174 – Air Bags/Seat Belt Pretensioners may be Disabled – 2011 Hyundai Sonata

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V137
Manufacturer Hyundai Motor America
Components AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS
Potential Number of Units Affected 154,753

 

Air Bags/Seat Belt Pretensioners may be Disabled

If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.

 

Summary

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011 Sonata vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying.

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