Hyundai Ioniq: Coolant May Leak Into Electric Power Control Unit
Hyundai Ioniq Recall Summary Hyundai is recalling 148 Ioniq vehicles because the Electric Power Control Unit may have cracks in its aluminum casing that allow coolant to leak inside, which could cause the high voltage system to shut down. The affected vehicles are distributed in the United Kingdom. Hyundai will inspect the units under UV light and replace any that show porosity.
- Recalling firm
- HYUNDAI
- Product
- Vehicles: HYUNDAI IONIQ. Units affected: 148
- Reason
- The Electric Power Control Unit (EPCU) to have some cracks in the aluminium casting which may cause the casting to become porous. The EPCU is cooled by a coolant channel and due to the porous cracks it is possible for the coolant to leak inside the EPCU unit causing the high voltage system to immediately shut down. Remedy: To inspect the units with UV lamp. If found to be porous the unit will be replaced.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2018-05-01
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/e42248d9-87d8-4222-a1dc-1fc59d70986c