NHTSA Recall 17V532000
Filed by Hyundai Motor America. Component: Hybrid Propulsion System. Reported 2017-08-28. An estimated 218 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Ioniq Electric Vehicles. Manufacturing defects within the Electronic Power Control Unit (EPCU) may allow coolant to contact the unit's circuit board.
Risk
If coolant contacts the EPCU, a stall may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the EPCU, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk are expected were mailed October 26, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Hyundai Customer Service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 166.
Manufacturer campaign number: 166
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.