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🧸 Product FR November 4, 2024

hyundai — kauai (sx2) voiture particulière

un accident frontal peut provoquer un court-circuit. cela augmente le risque d'incendie du compartiment moteur après un accident.

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source
hyundai — kauai (sx2) voiture particulière
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source
A frontal collision may cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of engine compartment fire.
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This alert was reported 630 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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70 days in total
May 19, 2026 July 28, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is about some Hyundai cars called Kauai (SX2). They may have a fire risk after a front crash.

What's happening? A front crash can cause a short circuit. This may lead to a fire in the engine area.

Does this affect me? If you own or use one of these Hyundai cars, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Contact a Hyundai dealer or mechanic right away. Ask your mechanic or dealer for advice.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Brand(s) / product name(s)
hyundai
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Type: automobiles et moyens de déplacement · Category: automobiles, motos, scooters · Hazard: incendie · un accident frontal peut provoquer un court-circuit. cela augmente le risque d'incendie du compartiment moteur après un accident.

First published
November 4, 2024
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/48002/rapex

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
hyundai — kauai (sx2) voiture particulière. A frontal collision may cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of engine compartment fire.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 4, 2024 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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