NHTSA Campaign Id 20V630000; Date: Oct. 13, 2020
an electrical short in the li-ion battery increases the risk of a fire.
2019 Hyundai Kona Electric; 2020 Hyundai Kona Electric
Component: Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery
Manufactured by: Hyundai Motor America
Affected Units:: 6,707
hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 kona electric vehicles. the lithium-ion (li-ion) battery may short-circuit after it is fully charged.
hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the battery management system (bms) software and inspect the li-ion battery, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the repair is complete. the recall is expected to begin december 11, 2020. owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. hyundai's number for this recall is 196.
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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