Recall 17V-532
Hyundai Motor America recalled the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric: Hybrid propulsion system.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 17V-532
- Reported
- August 28, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- 218 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
If coolant contacts the EPCU, a stall may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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-[removed]. Hyundai's number for this recall is 166.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]