HYUNDAI — recall
Automotive · Australia · 2025-01-21
Hyundai vehicles' electrical cable outer sheath may deteriorate, causing electrical issues
| Country | Australia |
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| Category | Automotive |
| Published | 2025-01-21 |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor Company |
| Models affected | iLoad (TQ-V), iMax (TQ-W) |
| Model year | 2016 - 2018 |
| Units affected | 9826 |
| Defect | Due to a manufacturing defect, the outer sheath of the electrical cable connecting the fuse box and alternator may deteriorate and cause the wiring to be exposed. This may lead to a short circuit resulting in a vehicle fire. A vehicle fire could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users and bystanders, and/or damage to property. |
| Remedy | Owners of affected vehicles will be notified in writing and owners will need to schedule with an authorised Hyundai Dealer to have the electrical cable replaced, free of charge. |
| Recall number | REC-006247 |
| 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. |
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| 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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