NHTSA Campaign Id 17V532000; Date: Aug. 28, 2017
If coolant contacts the epcu, a stall may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric
Component: Hybrid Propulsion System
Manufactured by: Hyundai Motor America
Affected Units:: 218
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.
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.
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 27, 2017
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