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NHTSA recall 18V704000

Hybrid propulsion system › Inverter

Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid

Reported Oct 5, 201810,575 vehicles affectedHyundai Motor AmericaMaker’s number 178Built Nov 16, 2016 – Aug 16, 2017

The defect

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid and 2018 Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The Main Relay within the Power Relay Assembly (PRA) may have inadequate connections between its contacts, causing increased electrical resistance.

The risk

The increased electrical resistance can overheat the rear seat which is above the PRA, increasing the risk of a fire.

The remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the Power Relay Assembly (PRA) for damage. If no damage is found, the main relay will be replaced. If damage is found, the PRA will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 178.

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Vehicles in this recall

Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid
20172018

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.