Recalls for your 2018 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid

Recalls for 2018 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid

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DEFECT #1 - HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM


Posted on: 2018-03-13
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.

Consequence
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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