Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables
- Component
- Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai Motor America
- Vehicles affected
- 10,984
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2023-12-26
- Owners notified
- 2024-02-22
Defect description
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.
Safety risk
A short circuit increases the risk of an engine compartment fire.
Manufacturer 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.