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🧸 Product FR June 8, 2021

hyundai — kauai (os ev), kauai (os hev) voiture de tourisme

il y a une possibilité d’erreur de signal moteur du frein électrique intégré. cela peut entraîner une réduction de la puissance de freinage, ce qui augmente le risque d’accident.

Hyundai — Kauai (OS EV), Kauai (OS HEV) passenger cars Type: automobiles and means of transport

Category
cars, motorcycles, scooters
Hazard
injury

There is a possibility of an electric brake motor signal error. This may reduce braking power, increasing the risk of an accident.

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135 days in total
May 19, 2026 October 1, 2026
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What is this? This is a notice about some Hyundai cars. There may be a problem with the electric brake system. This could make the brakes weaker.

What's happening? Hyundai has found a possible error in the brake signal. This could lower braking power. This raises the chance of an accident.

Does this affect me? If you own one of these Hyundai cars, you may be at risk. The cars are sold in France.

What should I do? Take your car to a Hyundai dealer right away. Ask your dealer or a mechanic about this issue.

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Type: automobiles et moyens de déplacement · Category: automobiles, motos, scooters · Hazard: blessures · il y a une possibilité d’erreur de signal moteur du frein électrique intégré. cela peut entraîner une réduction de la puissance de freinage, ce qui augmente le risque d’accident.

First published
June 8, 2021
Last refreshed by us
4 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/48815/rapex

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hyundai — kauai (os ev), kauai (os hev) voiture de tourisme. Hyundai — Kauai (OS EV), Kauai (OS HEV) passenger cars Type: automobiles and means of transport · Category: cars, motorcycles, scooters · Hazard: injury · There is a possibility of an electric brake motor signal error. This may reduce braking power, increasing the risk of an acc...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 8, 2021 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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