Hyundai Motor and Kia are recalling nearly 92,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to a fire risk caused by an issue with an electrical component in the transmission oil pump, BBC reports.
Owners of the affected vehicles have been advised to park them outside and away from buildings until they can be inspected. This is the latest in a series of fire-related recalls for Hyundai and Kia vehicles in recent times
While there have been reports of "thermal incidents," fortunately, no crashes or injuries have been recorded in relation to this recall. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) highlighted that heat damage could also lead to a short circuit impacting other vehicle controllers.
The carmakers will start contacting vehicle owners in late September, and dealers will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller if necessary.
The recalled Hyundai models include the 2023 Elantra, Kona, Sonata, Tucson, and 2023-2024 Palisade, while the recalled Kia models include the 2023 Soul, Sportage, and 2023-2024 Seltos.
In previous instances, Hyundai and Kia issued recalls for over 570,000 vehicles due to a potential electrical issue causing fires in the wiring used during towing. Additionally, earlier this year, Hyundai recalled more than 13,500 vehicles in Australia over a potential engine fault leading to fires.
Both car manufacturers, though operating separately, are part of the Hyundai Motor Group and have experienced a surge in vehicle thefts, which prompted them to offer steering wheel locks and software upgrades to counter theft incidents popularized through TikTok videos.
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