Hyundai is recalling 94,646 of its sedans (4,756 in Canada) because an anti-lock brake system module (ABS) could result in a short circuit that would lead to a fire risk. The recall includes the 2015–2016 Hyundai Genesis sedan and 2017–2020 Genesis G80. auto123 said the fire can be “triggered by an electrical short in the ABS module; the fire can occur both when the car is parked and when it is being driven.” (Source: auto123) Read the original article…
Todd Phillips is the editorial director of Universus Media Group Inc. and the editor of Canadian auto dealer magazine. Todd can be reached at tphillips@universusmedia.com.
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