2018 HYUNDAI SONATA PLUG-IN HYBRID RECALL - #18V166000
RECALL FOR HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2018 HYUNDAI SONATA PLUG-IN HYBRID |
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| Manufacturer |
Hyundai Motor America |
| Manufactured between |
7/31/2015 - 8/31/2017 |
| Recalled on |
3/13/2018 |
| Influenced by |
Hyundai Motor America |
| Owners Notified on |
5/2/2018 |
| # Affected |
2,840 |
| Recalled for |
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Notes |
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. |
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