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NHTSARecalled Aug 28, 2017 · #17V532000

Coolant may Contact EPCU and cause Stall

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. If coolant contacts the EPCU, a stall may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
  • Coolant may Contact EPCU and cause Stall
  • 2017 Ioniq Electric
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should 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.

View the official CPSC notice