South Korea: Genesis G80, etc. 700,000 recalls: Hyundai / Kia fire danger
Hyundai / Kia:
Genesis “G80” and Kia “Sportage” etc.
A recall will be carried out for 700,000 units produced and sold by Hyundai Motor Kia.
Fire caused by short circuit:
This is because it was confirmed that a fire could occur due to a short circuit inside the electronically controlled hydraulic system installed in the vehicle.
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport of Korea:
On May 27,
714,720 units of 22 models were produced or imported and sold by Hyundai Motor, Kia, and GM Korea.
A manufacturing defect was found, and the Korean Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced that it would be recalled.
Contents of the recall:
It was pointed out that there is a possibility of fire due to a short circuit inside the electronically controlled hydraulic system.
Hyundai Motor and Kia are the most common.
The electronically controlled hydraulic system is a braking system (ABS)
Body Attitude Control (ESC)
Driving force controller (TCS)
It is a device that controls the above in an integrated manner and maintains driving safety.
Joongang Ilbo |
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