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October 13, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V630000
Lithium-Ion Battery May Short Circuit
An electrical short in the Li-ion battery increases the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V630
Manufacturer Hyundai Motor America
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 6,707
Summary
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.
Remedy
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 began November 13, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai’s number for this recall is 196.
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 towww.safercar.gov.