Hyundai and Kia: Recalling 3.3 million engine vehicles in the US
– Engine catches fire while parked or driving –
– There was also an accident of an EV taxi running out of control in South Korea.
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Korean cars Hyundai and Kia:
A total of 3.3 million vehicles were recalled in the United States due to concerns about engine vehicles catching fire.
Korea/Yonhap News (September 27)
An article titled “Many complaints coming from the Korean Internet” was published.
Hyundai and Kia will recall approximately 1.6 million and 1.7 million vehicles in the United States, respectively.
NHTSA announced on the 27th.
Recall: Millions of Kia, Hyundai Vehicles for Fire
Hyundai Motor America and Kia America
have issued “park outside” recalls for more than 3.3 million vehicles due to the risk of fire.
the manufacturers say
Until these recalled vehicles have been repaired,
the manufacturers say the safest place to park them is outside and away from homes and other structures.
Fires can occur whether the vehicle is parked and turned off or while driving.
Owners of the approximately 1.64 million
select Hyundai and Genesis vehicles listed below should park their vehicles outside and away from homes
until their vehicles have been repaired, due to a new recall for the risk of fire.
Hyundai’s safety recall (NHTSA ID: 23V-651000)
applies to the following vehicles and model years:
2012-2015 Accent,
2012-2015 Azera,
2011-2015 Elantra,
2013-2015 Elantra Coupe,
2014-2015 Equus,
2011-2015 Genesis Coupe,
2013-2015 Santa Fe,
2013 Santa Fe Sport,
2011-2015 Sonata HEV,
2010-2013 Tucson,
2015 Tucson Fuel Cell,
2012-2015 Veloster,
2010-2012 Veracruz.
https://www.nhtsa.gov/press-releases/consumer-alert-kia-and-hyundai-park-outside
Kia Motors Cause:
“There is a risk of a short circuit in the hydraulic electronic control unit (HECU).
The engine is said to catch fire while the vehicle is parked or driving.
Hyundai car cause:
“Anti-lock brake (ABS) brake fluid leaks, causing a short circuit.
This can lead to ignition from engine parts.
Korean net users:
Why the recall only in the US?
A weak company that can’t say anything in front of American consumers.
A major recall should be carried out in South Korea as well.
The money earned in South Korea is donated to the United States.
Hyundai recall costs
In the United States, 82,000 EVs were recalled in 2021.
The cost reached 1 trillion won (100 billion yen), the highest ever.
“Record China” (Dated September 29th)
Accident caused by runaway EV taxi in South Korea:
An article titled “Korean Internet criticizes shocking video” was published.
Since the beginning of this year, there have been a number of sudden acceleration accidents involving EVs in South Korea.
South Korean police plan to investigate whether the brake pedal was operated.
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