Second Hyundai Vehicle Fire Update

Back in September of 2020, we announced that Hyundai was recalling 2013 through 2015 Santa Fe Sport SUVs for a problem with the ABS system that resulted in engine fires.  That recall was update in January of this year.  And now, Hyundai has again recalled these same vehicles for the same problem, increasing the total number recalled to 203,000.  The problem stems from the leakage of brake fluid onto the electronic circuitry within the ABS module and cause short circuiting and subsequent engine fires to occur.  It is recommended that owners who have not had their vehicle repaired, park their vehicles outside of garages or away from structures just in case a fire should erupt.  If a fire does occur, the damage can be extensive as shown in the photographs of our January 2021 update.  For additional information, owners can contact Hyundai by calling 1-800-633-5151 or visiting www.hyundaiusa.com.  Owners will also need to have their vehicle identification numbers (VIN).  The VIN can be found on the lower corner of the windshield on the driver’s side or on the inside of the driver’s door or pilar.