Recalls
Recall 129788
USA Recall: 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.
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.
Corrective Action:
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.
Additional 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 to www.safercar.gov.
Affected Vehicles