In addition to the Hyundai ABS module recall repairs allegedly being nothing more than a "band-aid," the plaintiffs argue Hyundai and Kia hasn't reimbursed customers for expenses, loss of vehicle use and loss of vehicle values. Additionally, the plaintiffs allege Hyundai and Kia waited far too long to issue ABS module recalls. Several Hyundai ABS module recalls ( here, here, here and here) have been announced, but the plaintiffs allege none of the repairs are adequate to prevent ABS module fires. The class action lawsuit also alleges Hyundai and Kia concealed the ABS module problems as well as the serious consequences and financial harm of owning the vehicles. Hyundai and Kia ABS recall documents warn owners to park outside and away from anything that may burn, which allegedly "unfairly burdens class members who are unable to enjoy the convenience of their garages, especially in very cold and very hot climates." The moisture in the electrified ABS module causes the short-circuit and resulting fire. Hyundai ABS module recalls have been announced because moisture can accumulate within the module which maintains an electrical charge even when the Hyundai or Kia vehicle is off. The ABS module is located within the engine compartment where non-collision fire occurs. The crux of the Hyundai and Kia ABS module lawsuit involves an allegedly defective hydraulic electronic control unit (ABS module) located inside the anti-lock braking system. The Hyundai class action lawsuit alleges vehicles catch fire and burn, sometimes burning homes and property, all while the vehicles are shut off and parked. Only plaintiff Kennedy alleges the vehicle caught fire. The Hyundai and Kia lawsuit was filed by vehicle owners Brenda Evans (Mississippi), Kericha Kennedy (Texas), Anthony Vacchio (Minnesota) and Minda Briaddy (New York). Hyundai and Kia vehicles allegedly contain ABS modules that catch fire from short circuits.Ī Hyundai ABS module recall has caused a class action lawsuit which alleges these Hyundai and Kia vehicles are at risk of fires from short circuits in the anti-lock braking system modules.Ģ013-2015, 2017-2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
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