Coolant may leak into electric power control unit recall
Recall affects Hyundai IONIQ
Reason for recall: 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.
When was it announced?
May 1, 2018
What action are Hyundai taking?
To inspect the units with UV lamp. If found to be porous the unit will be replaced.
Does this affect your IONIQ?
This issue affects IONIQ, this particular recall is for the IONIQ.