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SevereNHTSA·17V532000·Announced 2017-08-28

Hyundai Recalls 2017 Ioniq Electric Vehicles for Electronic Power Control Unit Defect

Hyundai is recalling 2017 Ioniq Electric vehicles because a manufacturing defect in the Electronic Power Control Unit may allow coolant to contact the circuit board, potentially causing a stall and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the Electronic Power Control Unit that may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Hyundai Motor Company is recalling certain 2017 Ioniq Electric vehicles due to a manufacturing defect within the Electronic Power Control Unit (EPCU). This defect may allow coolant to contact the unit's circuit board. If coolant contacts the EPCU, a stall may result, which increases the risk of a crash.

The recall affects 2017 model year Hyundai Ioniq Electric vehicles. 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 were mailed on 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. 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.

The recalled product

Product
HYUNDAI IONIQ ELECTRIC
Brand
HYUNDAI
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Category
Vehicle — Electric Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
218

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • IONIQ ELECTRIC

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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