GENESIS — recall

Automotive · Australia · 2024-08-30

Genesis vehicles: starter motor sealing insufficient, allowing moisture ingress

Country	Australia
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-08-30
Manufacturer	Hyundai Motor Company
Models affected	G80 (DH) & G70 (IK)
Model year	2016 - 2018
Units affected	109
Defect	Due to a manufacturing defect, the sealing of the starter motor may be insufficient allowing moisture to enter into the unit. If this occurs, it could cause a short circuit leading to a vehicle engine compartment fire while parked or driving._x000D_ Note: Affected vehicles should be parked in an open space and away from flammable materials and structures, i.e. not in a garage until the starter motor can be replaced by an authorised Genesis dealership. A vehicle fire could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users, bystanders and/or damage to property.
Remedy	Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by Genesis Australia to schedule an appointment with an authorised Genesis dealership to have the starter motor replaced, free of charge.
Recall number	REC-006067
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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