- Hyundai is recalling 44,396 units of the 2018 Santa Fe Sport.
- A problem with the ABS module could cause a fire when the vehicle is stationary.
- The company is working on a solution and will notify owners on what to do before December 26.
The 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport is being recalled by its Korean maker. In total, 44,396 vehicles are being called back to Hyundai service centres to fix a problem that could cause a fire when the vehicle is parked.
Specifically, a malfunction in the anti-lock braking system (ABS) module could cause an electrical short and possibly then an engine fire when the vehicle is stationary. The problem can eventually develop over time, which is why we’re seeing a recall campaign now, four to five years after the model's market debut.
Hyundai has noted four fire-related incidents involving a 2018 Santa Fe Sport. The company says two of the incidents involved models already repaired in a previous recall. The other two involve vehicles that had not been recalled, “inadvertently” so, it claims.
The problem can also occur while the vehicle is in motion. There are no preventive measures that can be taken to guarantee the problem won’t happen. At the same time, the company says that no accidents or injuries have been reported in connection with this problem.
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Hyundai is working on a fix and indicates that owners will be informed by December 26. Until then, it says owners can continue to drive their model, but it recommends they park their vehicle outside and away from structures.
The repair will of course be free of charge and the manufacturer will reimburse owners for any costs incurred during the repair process.
We have contacted Hyundai Canada to find out how many units were affected in here. We will update this news when the information is received.