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Hyundai recalls over 145,000 electrified US vehicles on loss of drive power
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(Reuters) – South Korean carmaker Hyundai Motor is recalling about 145,235 electrified vehicles in the United States due to a loss of drive power, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Friday.
(Reuters) – South Korean carmaker Hyundai Motor is recalling about 145,235 electrified vehicles in the United States due to a loss of drive power, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Friday.
The recall includes certain IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 EVs along with some luxury Genesis GV60, Genesis GV70 and Genesis G80 electrified variants from model years 2022-2025.
The U.S. auto safety regulator said that integrated charging control units are likely to get damaged and stop charging the 12-volt battery, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Hyundai dealers will inspect, replace and update the software on impacted parts and its fuse for free, the NHTSA added.
(Reporting by Nathan Gomes in Bengaluru; Editing by Janane Venkatraman)
A vehicle recall is a request from a manufacturer to return a vehicle to the dealership for repairs due to safety defects or non-compliance with regulations.
Drive power loss refers to a situation where a vehicle loses its ability to move due to a malfunction in its power system, often affecting its battery or motor.
Integrated charging control units are electronic components in electric vehicles that manage the charging process of the battery, ensuring it operates efficiently and safely.
Consumer protection in automotive recalls involves measures that ensure the safety of vehicle owners and provide remedies such as repairs or replacements for defective vehicles.
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