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🧸 Product FR June 8, 2021

hyundai — santa fe voiture de tourisme

la saleté et l’humidité peuvent pénétrer dans le module de contrôle abs. par conséquent, un court-circuit peut se produire, entraînant une surcharge électrique et un risque accru d’incendie.

Hyundai Santa Fe passenger vehicle Dirt and moisture can enter the ABS control module, causing a short circuit, electrical overload and increased fire risk.
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135 days in total
May 19, 2026 October 1, 2026
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What is this? A recall of some Hyundai Santa Fe cars in France. Dirt or water can get into the anti-lock brake control box. This may cause a short circuit and a fire risk.

What's happening? Hyundai has fixed the problem by updating the software in the control box. Owners need to have this done at a dealer.

Does this affect me? If you own or drive a Santa Fe in France, check if your car is part of this recall.

What should I do? Contact a Hyundai dealer to book the free software update. Ask your dealer or a mechanic if you are unsure.

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Type: automobiles et moyens de déplacement · Category: automobiles, motos, scooters · Hazard: incendie · la saleté et l’humidité peuvent pénétrer dans le module de contrôle abs. par conséquent, un court-circuit peut se produire, entraînant une surcharge électrique et un risque accru d’incendie.

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/48918/rapex

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▸ What is this product recall alert about?
hyundai — santa fe voiture de tourisme. Hyundai Santa Fe passenger vehicle Dirt and moisture can enter the ABS control module, causing a short circuit, electrical overload and increased fire risk.
▸ 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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