South Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia are warning consumers that at least 485,000 of their vehicles need to be parked outside because they risk catching fire even if parked.
The recalls come following mass engine failures and fires, which have hindered the automakers for close to six years, according to a report.
Now the problem appears to be with failures in the vehicles’ anti-lock braking systems that lead to electrical shortages stemming from contamination, the report noted.
The 2014-2016 Kia Sportage SUVs, 2016-2018 Kia K900 sedans, 2016-2018 Hyundai Santa Fe SUVs, 2017-2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport SUVs, 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe XL SUVs, and 2014-2015 Hyundai Tucson SUVs are among the recalled vehicles.
EXCLUSIVE: HAGERTY INTRODUCES SNOOP ACT TO END BIDEN’S ‘INTRUSIVE’ TAX PROVISION
At least 11 fires have been reported in the United States, but no one has been injured, according to the report.
Owners are being instructed to park their cars outside and away from structures until repairs can be made, according to documents released Tuesday by U.S. safety regulators.
Fuses will need to be replaced, and the control modules of the recalled Hyundais will require inspection, the report noted.
Kia said it will contact its drivers beginning March 31, and Hyundai will notify its owners beginning April 5.
Both automakers are cooperating with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration after the agency conducted several investigations into the fires.
CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER
The NHTSA said it will analyze the engineering of the vehicles and “the long-term viability of related programs and non-safety field actions being conducted by Hyundai and Kia.”
