May 20 (Reuters) – Hyundai Motor is recalling 54, 337 vehicles in the U.S. over a fire risk linked to the overheating of hybrid power control unit, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Wednesday.
Here are further details:
• 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, NHTSA said.
(Reporting by Ananya Palyekar in Bengaluru; Editing by Harikrishnan Nair)