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CriticalCampaign #23V901000Electrical

2024 Hyundai Kona Recall: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Vehicle Identity

Vehicle
2024 Hyundai Kona
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Automotive wiring harness into the engine compartment — representative photo for NHTSA electrical recall
An automotive wiring harness routed into the engine compartment (representative file photo of the affected component). Specific vehicle: see recall details below. Photo: simonov / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0).

Affected Vehicles

2024 Hyundai Kona

Recall Summary

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

411 Press Analysis

NHTSA has issued a safety recall for the 2024 Hyundai Kona, reported on December 26, 2023. The recall involves electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables. A short circuit increases the risk of an engine compartment fire. Owners of affected vehicles should contact their dealer for service. Hyundai Motor America will provide the repair free of charge. Check your vehicle's VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is included.

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