Picture of the Hyundai Kona courtesy of Hyundai.
Hyundai is recalling sure 2019-2020 Kona Electrical and 2020 Ioniq electrical automobiles the place {an electrical} quick within the automobiles’ lithium-ion battery could improve the chance of a hearth, in keeping with the Nationwide Freeway Visitors Security Administration (NHTSA).
Hyundai will notify homeowners, and as an interim motion, homeowners have the choice to comply with offered directions to carry out a battery replace by way of the car’s infotainment system or request a Hyundai seller to offer the replace, NHTSA mentioned. This recall impacts doubtlessly 4,696 items.
As soon as components can be found, sellers will exchange the Battery System Meeting. Repairs will probably be carried out freed from cost.
House owners are suggested to park their automobiles exterior and away from buildings till the interim restore is full. The recall is anticipated to start April 30, 2021. House owners could contact Hyundai customer support at 1-855-371-9460. The quantity for this recall is 200, and NHTSA’s marketing campaign quantity is 21V127000.
