Hyundai and Kia are calling almost 485,000 cars in the United States to be parked outside because their engines can catch fire even if the ignition is switched off. The recalls from Hyundai and Kia are just one in a long line of fire and engine failure issues that have plagued the companies for the past six years.
Hyundai and Kia recall some cars due to fire risk
This time, the issue is a faulty antilock brake control module that may cause a short. The chance of fire while the cars are in operation or parked is increased as a result of this.
Following cars have been recalled:
- Some Kia Sportage SUVs from 2014 through 2016.
- Some Kia K900 sedans from 2016 through 2018.
- Some Hyundai Santa Fe SUVs from 2016 through 2018.
- Some Hyundai Santa Fe Sports from 2017 through 2018.
- Some Hyundai Santa Fe XL 2019.
- Some Hyundai Tucson SUVs from 2014 through 2015.
The automakers claim that they have been reported 11 incidents of fires in the United States without any injuries. According to documents released on Tuesday by U.S. safety regulators, owners should park the vehicles outside and away from buildings until repairs are completed.
A fuse will be replaced. Furthermore, Hyundai dealers will check the control modules and replace them if necessary. Notification letters began to arrive on April 5 for Hyundai customers, while notification letters were due on March 31 for Kia customers.
Owners may check online at www.nhtsa.gov for recalls by entering their 17-digit vehicle identification number, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Hyundai declared that, when it discovers a safety problem, it “acts swiftly and effectively to recall the vehicle and correct the issue at no cost to affected consumers.”
Kia said there are indicators that drivers may notice or smell. The antilock brake warning light might illuminate, they could detect a burning or melting odor, or see smoke issuing from the engine compartment.
