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Hyundai ZAA-B1511 — recall

Automotive · Japan · 2026-07-28

Origin: 大韓民国

Hyundai motor cooling system 3-way valve design insufficient, drive shaft damaged, fuse too large, heating

Country	Japan
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-07-28
Country of origin	大韓民国
Manufacturer	Hyundai
Models affected	ZAA-B1511
Model year	INSTER
Units affected	809
Defect	Due to insufficient design review of the 3-way valve in the motor cooling system, ① excessive stress may be applied to the drive shaft of the internal components of the valve, causing damage. ② The capacity of the circuit protection fuse is too large, and when the electrical circuit short-circuits, the circuit may not be properly interrupted, leading to abnormal heat generation. As a result, if coolant leaks from the damaged drive shaft area and enters the motor control unit, it may be heated by the abnormally hot electrical circuit, generating steam, and if use continues, motor output may be…
Component	Coolant 3-way valve of the motor cooling system
Recall type	Vehicle
Remedy	For all vehicles, replace the 3-way valve and the electrical circuit fuse with improved parts. Additionally, inspect the connector part of the 3-way valve, and if coolant intrusion is confirmed, repair the connector appropriately.
Recall number	外-42120
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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