Hyundai and Kia warn drivers 'park outside' to avoid car fires as they recall 92,000 cars
Owners are advised to park outside and away from their homes until the recall repair is complete.
Car giants Hyundai and Kia are recalling 92,000 vehicles over fears they could set on fire - and are warning owners to park outside.
The affiliated Korean automakers are recalling the vehicles and also are telling owners to park them away from structures until repairs are made.
The recalls cover certain 2023 and 2024 Hyundai Palisades, as well some 2023 Tucson, Sonata, Elantra and Kona vehicles.
Affected Kias include the 2023 Soul and Sportage as well as some 2023 and 2024 Seltos vehicles.
The companies say in documents posted Thursday by U.S. safety regulators that a capacitor on a circuit board in the oil pump assembly for the transmission may have been damaged by the supplier during manufacturing.
That can cause a short-circuit and increase the risk of a fire. Kia says it has six reports of melting components but no fires or injuries.
Hyundai says it has confirmed four “thermal incidents” and no injuries.
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Dealers will inspect and replace the oil pump controller if necessary. Hyundai owners will be notified by letter on September 25.
Kia will notify owners starting September 28.
"Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete," the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said.
"The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump to overheat."
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