Another Hyundai/Kia recall..

[researcher]

It's a faulty ABS fuse that's causing the issues..

Here's a clip from the article for the models affected :
"Affected vehicles include 1.64 million Hyundai models: 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, and Sonata Hybrid; 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, and Veloster; 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe and Santa Fe; 2014-2015 Equus; 2010-2012 Veracruz; 2010-2013 Tucson; 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell; and 2013 Santa Fe Sport. Kia's recall encompasses the 2010-2019 Borrego; 2014-2016 Cadenza; 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup and Sportage; 2015-2018 K900; 2011-2015 Optima; 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid and Soul; 2012-2017 Rio; 2011-2014 Sorento; and 2010-2011 Rondo."


https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a45341022/hyundai-kia-recall-34-million-vehicles-fire-hazard/

 

[TumblrDucks]

Thanks for the headup.
Wonder if it is a vendor issue or not. I know Bosch supplied plenty of ABS to Hyundai

 

[edyvw]

Thanks for the headup.
Wonder if it is a vendor issue or not. I know Bosch supplied plenty of ABS to Hyundai

Bosch supplies 90% of ABS modules. Fuse is different supplier probably.

 

[Robster]

If I'm not mistaken, Hyundai had a service bulletin on many of these models a few years ago that replaced that fuse. I'm thinking the recall is to address those vehicles that hadn't complied with the SB? My son's 2014 Santa Fe got that fuse upgrade a few years ago.

 

[Exhaustgases]

Its likely more than a fuse. Automotive engineering has been flushed down the toilet these days, the degree's are now put in cracker jack boxes.

 

[Jetronic]

It's a faulty ABS fuse that's causing the issues..

Here's a clip from the article for the models affected :
"Affected vehicles include 1.64 million Hyundai models: 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, and Sonata Hybrid; 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, and Veloster; 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe and Santa Fe; 2014-2015 Equus; 2010-2012 Veracruz; 2010-2013 Tucson; 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell; and 2013 Santa Fe Sport. Kia's recall encompasses the 2010-2019 Borrego; 2014-2016 Cadenza; 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup and Sportage; 2015-2018 K900; 2011-2015 Optima; 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid and Soul; 2012-2017 Rio; 2011-2014 Sorento; and 2010-2011 Rondo."


https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a45341022/hyundai-kia-recall-34-million-vehicles-fire-hazard/

again? I remember performing that recall 3 years ago....

If I'm not mistaken, Hyundai had a service bulletin on many of these models a few years ago that replaced that fuse. I'm thinking the recall is to address those vehicles that hadn't complied with the SB? My son's 2014 Santa Fe got that fuse upgrade a few years ago.

exactly

 

[Jetronic]

Its likely more than a fuse. Automotive engineering has been flushed down the toilet these days, the degree's are now put in cracker jack boxes.

on some it was a new fusebox and an extra bit of cable

 

[michaelluscher]

Keep an eye out for the letter @1 SX

I think the vehicle affected list is a not complete yet, it says
2011-2015 Optima; 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid
But on the Hyundai side
2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid

What about 2011-2015 Sonata non hybrid models?

 

[1 SX]

I am having a hard time deciphering what the actual problem is with the ABS system.

this is quoted "The vehicle’s anti-lock brake system module could leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short"

But then this fix is a new fuse? "Owners of any of these models should see their local dealer for a replacement fuse once they receive a letter via first-class mail with instructions."

I am just guessing that a less amp fuse is installed to blow before something catches on fire?


Would this issue still apply if the brake fluid is flushed every 2 years?

 

[michaelluscher]

According to the NHTSA report
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2023/RMISC-23V651-5851.pdf

The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving
Dealers will replace the ABS fuse free of charge

How does replacing a fuse stop the fluid leak?
They plan on putting in a smaller fuse so it blows faster?

 

[TumblrDucks]

Keep an eye out for the letter @1 SX

I think the vehicle affected list is a not complete yet, it says
2011-2015 Optima; 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid
But on the Hyundai side
2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid

What about 2011-2015 Sonata non hybrid models?

Is this because hybrid using a electric vacuum pump instead of draw vacuum from engine?
On my hybrid I can pump the brake without lose vacuum even if the vehicle is off.

 

[michaelluscher]

Is this because hybrid using a electric vacuum pump instead of draw vacuum from engine?
On my hybrid I can pump the brake without lose vacuum even if the vehicle is off.

No, it applies to 2011-2015 non hybrid Optimas
Which have a conventional vacuum booster/master arrangement
But it doesn't apply to the mechanically identical 2011-2014 Sonata

Maybe there's a subtle part variation between models I don't know about

 

[Brons2]

I had one of these, glad I sold it. Probably would have been stolen by now.

 

[Propflux01]

According to the NHTSA report
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2023/RMISC-23V651-5851.pdf

The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving
Dealers will replace the ABS fuse free of charge

How does replacing a fuse stop the fluid leak?
They plan on putting in a smaller fuse so it blows faster?

That’s exactly what they are doing. They have been able to figure out what was causing the leaking. With the 40a fuse it would get well overheated and catch fire, with the 20a, it won’t get hot and blows quicker, therefore negating the fire issue, until a fix is found. This has been going on mainly for the mid teen cars for awhile. I’m pretty sure a different system is used in cars past the twenties.