Hyundai Motor Co and its smaller affiliate Kia Corp said on Friday they would recall more than 570,000 vehicles in the United States because the vehicles could pose a fire hazard. Hyundai and Kia recall over 570,00 vehicles in U.S due to fire risk
Hyundai and Kia recall over 570,00 vehicles in U.S due to fire risk
Hyundai Motor Co. and its smaller subsidiary Kia Corp. made a very important decision.
on Friday said they would recall more than 570,000 vehicles in the United States because the vehicles could pose a fire hazard.
The South Korean carmakers have submitted their recall reports to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
The carmaker said a faulty tow hitch harness module in specified vehicles could inhale water or dust.
Vehicles may experience power outages, which increases the risk of fire.
Affected vehicles are model year 2022-2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz, 2019-2023 Hyundai Santa Fe, 2021-2023 Santa Fe Hybrid, 2022-2023 Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid and 2022-2023 Kia Carnival minivan.
Hyundai and Kia advised owners of these models to park outside and away from their homes and other structures until the problem is resolved.
The Korean automaker said in documents posted Thursday by US safety regulators that water can get into the circuit board on a hiccup and cause a short circuit even when the ignition is off.
Hyundai has had reports of one fire and five heat damage incidents with no injuries. There is no information about the Kia fire or injuries so far.
Until the fix is available the dealer will first remove the fuses and the tow hitch computer module. Later they will install a new fuse and wire extension with a better connector that will act as waterproof. Car owners will be informed from May 16.
Last year, Hyundai recalled more than 245,000 2020 Palisade SUVs through 2022 for a similar issue.
