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2020 HYUNDAI KONA ELECTRIC Recall - Campaign #21V127000

 
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2020 HYUNDAI KONA ELECTRIC RECALL - #21V127000

RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : PROPULSION SYSTEM : TRACTION BATTERY

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

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Recall Details
Vehicle 2020 HYUNDAI KONA ELECTRIC
Manufacturer Hyundai Motor America
Manufactured between 1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900
Recalled on 3/2/2021
Influenced by Hyundai Motor America
Owners Notified on 6/17/2021
# Affected 4,696
Recalled for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
 
Description Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Kona Electric and 2020 Ioniq Electric vehicles. The lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery may short-circuit.
Consequences An electrical short in the Li-ion battery increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective action Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the interim action is complete. Hyundai will notify owners, and as an interim action, owners have the option to follow provided instructions to perform a battery update through the vehicle's infotainment system or request a Hyundai dealer to provide the update. Once parts are available, dealers will inspect the Battery System Assembly (BSA), and replace it if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk, and the interim action, with a letter mailed April 9, 2021. Final owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 200.
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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