Verify with official recall databases, service records, a mechanic inspection, and local market data before relying on this summary.
Short answer
Water may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) module and cause an electrical short.
What to check
Water may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) module and cause an electrical short. This is documented in NHTSA campaign 18V026000, an official safety recall.
Before buying
Ask whether campaign 18V026000 was completed for this VIN
Check for any history of the ABS warning light or brake-system faults
Have the ABS module's wiring/connector area inspected for prior water intrusion
A recall confirms an identified defect and required remedy for the covered vehicles — it does not by itself tell you whether the remedy was completed on this specific VIN. Always confirm directly.
Safety & recall notes
Confirm NHTSA campaign 18V026000 status for the specific VIN before buying; an open recall is normally repaired by the dealer at no cost.
Buyer inspection checklist
Ask whether campaign 18V026000 was completed for this VIN
Check for any history of the ABS warning light or brake-system faults
Have the ABS module's wiring/connector area inspected for prior water intrusion
Checklist copied.
Red flags
An illuminated ABS warning light
A musty smell or evidence of water intrusion near the ABS module