Regulation & Safety

Hyundai to recall Kona EVs in S. Korea over fire risk

Hyundai's Kona electric vehicle
The Kona's battery cells, which are supplied by LG Chem, could pose a fire risk due to a possible short circuit, South Korea's transport ministry said.
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JOYCE LEE
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Reuters
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October 08, 2020 08:36 AM

Hyundai Motor Co. will voluntarily recall certain Kona electric vehicles as a possible short circuit due to what may be faulty manufacturing of its high-voltage battery cells could pose a fire risk, South Korea's transport ministry said Thursday.

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