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2024 Hyundai Kona: Electrical System recall

NHTSA campaign 23V901000 · 11K units potentially affected · filed Dec 26, 2023

What's wrong

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Kona vehicles. The 12-Volt battery cables may chafe against the engine control module bracket and short circuit during a crash.

Why it matters

A short circuit increases the risk of an engine compartment fire.

The fix

Dealers will install sheathing over the wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 22, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 252.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
23V901000
Manufacturer no.
252
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Units affected
10,984
Report received
Dec 26, 2023
Owner letters
Feb 22, 2024
Type
Vehicle

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