Fire risk warning for almost 9000 Hyundai Santa Fe owners
Manufacturing fault sparks nationwide recall for previous generation of popular large SUVA nationwide product safety recall notice has been issued for almost 9000 examples of the Hyundai Santa Fe due to fears a manufacturing fault could cause them to catch fire, even when parked.
The recall notice affects a total of 8779 previous-generation (DM-series) Santa Fe vehicles built between 2015 and 2017.
Hyundai says all variants and powertrains – both petrol and turbo-diesel – of the popular South Korean-made large SUV are at risk due to a manufacturing problem with a brake system component.
“Due to a manufacturing defect, the circuit board in the Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) module may short circuit when the components are exposed to moisture,” says the recall notice.
As a result, Hyundai says there’s a risk the vehicle could catch fire – even when turned off – but adds that the potential fault won’t affect the functioning of the vehicle’s brakes.
Hyundai Australia is advising the owners of affected vehicles (see a list of affected VINs below) to park in an open space away from flammable materials and structures (ie: not in a garage).
“If your vehicle displays an engine warning light, please stop driving and contact your local Hyundai dealer,” said the car-maker, which will contact the owners of affected vehicles to organise free inspection and repair where required.
Recall notice – click here
VIN list: Hyundai Santa Fe
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