NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Hyundai Motor America - Water Damage to Starter Solenoid May Cause Fire
Published: February 13, 2024Recall ID: 24V107000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Genesis, 2017-2019 Genesis G80, Genesis G90, and 2019 Genesis G70 vehicles. Water may enter the starter solenoid and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Affected Products
Water Damage to Starter Solenoid May Cause Fire
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Water Damage to Starter Solenoid May Cause Fire |
| Nhtsa id | 24V107000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V107000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Defect summary | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Genesis, 2017-2019 Genesis G80, Genesis G90, and 2019 Genesis G70 vehicles. Water may enter the starter solenoid and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving. |
| Completion rate | 68.37 |
| Corrective action | Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a remedy relay kit in the engine junction box, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 254(H) and 018G(G). |
| Consequence summary | An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | 254 (H), 018G (G) |
| Potentially affected | 90907 |
| Report received date | 2024-02-13T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | Yes |