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HYUNDAI issued a recall on KONA EV, IONIQ models
· Published by Transport Canada · Official notice
Details
Alert type: Recall
Category: Car, SUV
Department: Transport Canada
Notification type: Safety TC
System: Electrical
Units affected: 3,556
Manufacturer Recall #: R0183
Products
| Make | Model | Model year(s) affected |
|---|---|---|
| HYUNDAI | KONA EV | 2020 |
| HYUNDAI | IONIQ | 2020 |
| HYUNDAI | IONIQ | 2020 |
| HYUNDAI | KONA EV | 2019 |
| HYUNDAI | KONA EV | 2020 |
| HYUNDAI | KONA EV | 2019 |
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Issue
On certain electric vehicles, there could be a problem inside the high-voltage battery. As a result, the high-voltage battery could short circuit while the vehicle is parked, charging, or driving.
Safety Risk
A short circuit in the battery could cause a fire.
Corrective Actions
Hyundai will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for what you should do. This recall will be completed in steps. Hyundai will first instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to lower the battery charging limit. You will also be provided with instructions for how to do this yourself using the vehicle's infotainment system. Hyundai recommends that you should park your vehicle outdoors, and away from other vehicles or buildings until this step is completed. The second step of this recall will be to replace the high-voltage battery. Hyundai will notify you when a replacement battery is available for your vehicle.