NHTSA Complaint #11465637 — 2009 HYUNDAI ELANTRA SERVICE BRAKES

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11465637
Vehicle	2009 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	April 21, 2022
Date Filed	May 22, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

ABS HECU unit has failed, thus posing a safety risk. All brake lights (ABS and warming brake lights), in addition to Check Engine light are illuminated on dash. Faulty relay recall was taken care of in timely manner (recall 188), but now fires are starting in other vehicles due to failed HECU unit (which dealership and independent mechanic has confirmed that I have). More recalls for earlier Hyundai years need to be included in recall 218 or a new recall implemented to avoid cars catching fire due to failed HECU (my car has not caught fire as of the time of this report).

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