NHTSA recall 17V532000
Hybrid propulsion system
Hyundai Ioniq Electric
Reported Aug 28, 2017218 vehicles affectedHyundai Motor AmericaMaker’s number 166Built Nov 17, 2016 – Mar 30, 2017
The defect
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.
The risk
If coolant contacts the EPCU, a stall may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
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.