Hyundai to recall over 54,000 vehicles in US over fire risk, officials say

Hyundai Motor is recalling ​54,337 vehicles in the U.S. over a ‌fire risk linked to the overheating ⁠of the hybrid ​power control ⁠unit, the U.S. National ‌Highway Traffic ‌Safety Administration said on Wednesday.

Hyundai Motor is recalling ​54,337 vehicles in the U.S. over a ‌fire risk linked to the overheating ⁠of the hybrid ​power control ⁠unit, the U.S. National ‌Highway Traffic ‌Safety Administration said on Wednesday. (Kim Hong-Ji, Reuters )


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WASHINGTON — Hyundai Motor is recalling ​54,337 vehicles in the U.S. over a ‌fire risk linked to the overheating ⁠of the hybrid ​power control ⁠unit, the U.S. National ‌Highway Traffic ‌Safety Administration said on Wednesday.

The recall covers certain 2024-2026 Elantra Hybrid vehicles.

Overheating in the hybrid power control unit under ‌high electrical ​loads can cause affected vehicles to fail to start or enter reduced‑power mode, the auto regulator said.

In some cases, the overheating ​could lead to ‌localized thermal ‌damage ⁠to the assembly and internal components, the agency added.

Dealers will update the affected ‌software free ​of charge, the administration said.

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