Hyundai Motor America | NHTSA Recall #18V166000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V166000 by Hyundai Motor America. Affecting 2016-2018 hyundai sonata plug-in hybrid vehicles Includes 2,840 affected units, Voltage Protection Device Improper Activation, component: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2016-2018 hyundai sonata plug-in hybrid vehicles

Defect Summary

Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2016-2018 hyundai sonata plug-in hybrid vehicles. these vehicles are equipped with a voltage protection device (vpd), designed to protect the high voltage battery module, that may activate inadvertently.

Corrective Action

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will remove the vpd switch and install a new battery management system (bms) that contains an overvoltage protection device (opd). the recall is expected to begin may 2018. owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. hyundai's number for this recall is 175.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V166000
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Report Received Date: 2018-03-12T00:00:00
Subject: Voltage protection device improper activation
Component: Hybrid Propulsion System
Potentially Affected Units: 2,840

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 175
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2016-2018 hyundai sonata plug-in hybrid vehicles. these vehicles are equipped with a voltage protection device (vpd), designed to protect the high voltage battery module, that may activate inadvertently.
Consequence Summary: If the vpd activates while the vehicle is being operated in electric vehicle (ev) mode, there may be a loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will remove the vpd switch and install a new battery management system (bms) that contains an overvoltage protection device (opd). the recall is expected to begin may 2018. owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. hyundai's number for this recall is 175.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 92.58

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NHTSA ID: 18V166000
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