Hyundai Cars Ireland to recall 2,500 cars due to a signal error

Hyundai Cars Ireland Unlimited Company is recalling over 2,500 Hyundai Kona cars which were manufactured between January, 2018 and March 2020.

The company recognized these cars are having a problem to an important electric brake. In their recalling letter, the company mentioned that the signal fault could ultimately lead to reduced braking power.

The company issued the recall notice through the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.

The recall letter says that a safety issue has been identified, whereby in some vehicles there is evidence of a motor signal error from the integrated electric brake.

‘The consequence of this defect is reduced braking power. This recall affects approximately 2,531 vehicles in the Republic of Ireland.’ it said.

Hyundai Cars Ireland Unlimited Company will be contacting the affected customers directly and will ask them to make an appointment with their local car dealer or authorised mechanics and then necessary works will be done to the vehicle.

‘If you believe that your vehicle may be impacted by this recall, you can contact your local Hyundai dealer or Hyundai Cars Ireland UC’s customer care by telephone 01 460 9800 (during office hours) or by completing the following web form.’ the company said.