Defect Description For Recall
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) Is Recalling Certain 2016-2018 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles. These Vehicles Are Equipped With A Voltage ProteCTIon Device (Vpd), Designed To Protect The High Voltage Battery Module, That May Activate Inadvertently.
Make Of Vehicle
HYUNDAI
Model Of Vehicle
SONATA PLUG-IN HYBRID
Year
2017
Recall Campaign Number
18V166000
Component Description
Hybrid Propulsion System
Effect Of Defect
If The Vpd Activates While The Vehicle Is Being Operated In Electric Vehicle (Ev) Mode, There May Be A Loss Of Power, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Hyundai Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Remove The Vpd Switch And Install A New Battery Management System (Bms) That Contains An Overvoltage ProteCTIon Device (Opd). The Recall Is Expected To Begin May 2018. Owners May Contact Hyundai Customer Service At 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai’S Number For This Recall Is 175.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Start Of Manufacture
20150731
End Of Manufacture
20170831
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2840
Date Owners Notified
20180502
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Date Report Received
20180312
Make Campaign Number
175