Hyundai recalls 456 units of Kona over potential issues with battery system

Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) on Tuesday said it is recalling 456 units of its electric Hyundai Kona SUV to inspect and rectify potential "electrical deficiencies" in the battery system.

Hyundai Motor has initiated the Kona recall to inspect possible potential of certain electrical deficiencies in the high-voltage battery system of vehicles manufactured between April 1, 2019 and October 31, 2020, at no cost to customers, HMIL said in a statement.

Hyundai Motor will voluntarily recall the vehicles, totalling 456 units, manufactured during the said period, it added. ?

Owners of the Hyndai Kona will be notified in a phased manner to bring their vehicle for inspection at all authorised Hyundai Electric vehicle dealers, the automaker said.

Hyundai Motor had introduced this Hyundai Kona model in the country in August last year.

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