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NHTSA campaign20V630000

Recall 20V630000: Electrical System

Reported Oct 13, 2020Hyundai Motor America1 catalog make

Component recorded by NHTSA

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery › Management System/energy Control Module (bms/becm) › Software

Campaign summary

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Kona Electric vehicles. The lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery may short-circuit.

Consequence

An electrical short in the Li-ion battery increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy in the source record

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the Battery Management System (BMS) software and inspect the Li-ion battery, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the repair is complete. The recall began November 13, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 196.

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Catalog coverage

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2 pages

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YearMakeModel
2019HyundaiKona Electric
2020HyundaiKona Electric

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