Kia Corp to Recall 380,000 Cars in the U.S. over Fire Concerns
Kia Corp.
will recall about 380,000 cars, including the Sportage and Cadenza (K7), in the United States due to engine failure and fire risks.
Businesskorea
http://www.businesskorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=62088
KIA ( 21V137000 ) – US Recall News
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V137000
Manufacturer Kia Motors America
Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Potential Number of Units Affected 379,931
Summary
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Sportage and Cadenza vehicles.
The electrical circuit in the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU)
may short-circuit, which can cause a fire in the engine compartment.
https://www.usrecallnews.com/kia-21v137000/
More Kia Vehicles Recalled for Fire Risk
Kia is recalling
nearly 380,000 Sportage SUVs and Cadenza sedans to fix an issue that can cause the vehicles to catch fire.
The automaker warns
owners to park their vehicles outdoors and away from structures until they are updated.
Consumer Reports
https://www.consumerreports.org/car-recalls-defects/more-kia-vehicles-recalled-for-fire-risk/