NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 18V166000
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Published March 13, 2018 · Recall initiated: March 12, 2018
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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 details
- Brand
- HYUNDAI
- Model
- SONATA PLUG-IN HYBRID
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai Motor America
- Lot
- 2018 HYUNDAI SONATA PLUG-IN HYBRID | 2016 HYUNDAI SONATA PLUG-IN HYBRID | 2017 HYUNDAI SONATA PLUG-IN HYBRID
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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