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Home News Auto News Hyundai/Kia Asks Vehicle Owners To Park Outside Due To Fire Risk Hyundai/Kia Asks Vehicle Owners To Park Outside Due To Fire Risk Auto News Adam Aubrey | February 11, 2022 04:31 pm Three Kia vehicles have gone up in flames due to problems with their ABS modules. Hyundai and Kia have told half a million vehicles owners in the United States to park outside or away from buildings due to the possibility that their vehicles might just catch fire, even without it being turned on. According to CNN, following the risks involved, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has even issued a warning to owners of the Kia Sportage (2014-2016), Kia K900 (2016-2018) and Hyundai Santa Fe (2016-2018) models to park their vehicles outside their homes or away from vehicles and other structures. It is understood that the cause of the problem is from the ABS module where an electrical short can develop, increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire while parked or driving. "In documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Kia said it is aware of three vehicles that have caught fire. The companies also said owners could safely continue driving the vehicles, but they should be parked away from any buildings or structures." If problems occur while driving where owners can see smoke coming out of the engine compartment or a burning smell, and MIL (check engine light) or ABS lights on the dashboard, then they should park safely and exit the vehicle. CNN also reported that Hyundai and KIA dealers have been instructed to inspect the anti-lock braking control modules on the vehicles and may replace them with a new one. They will also replace a fuse that controls the electric current to the ABS module to reduce the amount of power going into the module. Currently, there is no advisory from Hyundai/KIA for the Malaysian market, so perhaps Hyundai and Kia owners on this side of the pond have different components in their vehicles that are completely safe. ✕ Let's Connect on Whatsapp We protect your personal information in compliance with the PDPA I agree with Carlist.my Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. I agree to receive personalised communication from Carlist.my and its car sellers, business affiliates and partners. Check out the best car deals in town! Prev Next Special offer - call now! days hours Avg. mkt. Why no price is listed? Sometime dealer wants you to contact for the best price. I Why no price is listed? Sometime dealer wants you to contact for the best price. Related Tags KIA Hyundai Kia ABS module Kia cars catching on fire Kia Recall Print Adam Aubrey Content Producer Wants to live the simple life, especially when it comes to cars and bikes. That's what tech is for he reckons, to make motoring simpler Related News Luc Donckerwolke To Replace Peter Schreyer At Hyundai Motor, Reports Say Auto News Gerard | June 18, 2015 Reports say that Luc Donckerwolke will succeed Peter Schreyer as head of design for Hyundai and Kia.The Belgian designer has reportedly left the ... Korean Brands Losing Ground In Key Markets Auto News Hans | August 13, 2015 After nearly a decade of strong growth, Hyundai and Kia are now buckling under the pressure of renewed competitiveness from European and Japanese ... Kia and Hyundai To Introduce Solar Roofs To Support Powertrain Charging Auto News Arvind | December 12, 2018 Kia Motors and Hyundai Motor have today announced plans to introduce ‘solar roof’ charging technology on selected Hyundai Motor Group ... Hyundai and Kia Hit Record Low in Their Home Country Auto News Aswan | November 08, 2016 Things are looking a little rough for Hyundai and Kia in their home market. Even with their foreign performance aside, for the first time in history ... Comments
Hyundai/Kia Asks Vehicle Owners To Park Outside Due To Fire Risk Auto News Adam Aubrey | February 11, 2022 04:31 pm Three Kia vehicles have gone up in flames due to problems with their ABS modules. Hyundai and Kia have told half a million vehicles owners in the United States to park outside or away from buildings due to the possibility that their vehicles might just catch fire, even without it being turned on. According to CNN, following the risks involved, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has even issued a warning to owners of the Kia Sportage (2014-2016), Kia K900 (2016-2018) and Hyundai Santa Fe (2016-2018) models to park their vehicles outside their homes or away from vehicles and other structures. It is understood that the cause of the problem is from the ABS module where an electrical short can develop, increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire while parked or driving. "In documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Kia said it is aware of three vehicles that have caught fire. The companies also said owners could safely continue driving the vehicles, but they should be parked away from any buildings or structures." If problems occur while driving where owners can see smoke coming out of the engine compartment or a burning smell, and MIL (check engine light) or ABS lights on the dashboard, then they should park safely and exit the vehicle. CNN also reported that Hyundai and KIA dealers have been instructed to inspect the anti-lock braking control modules on the vehicles and may replace them with a new one. They will also replace a fuse that controls the electric current to the ABS module to reduce the amount of power going into the module. Currently, there is no advisory from Hyundai/KIA for the Malaysian market, so perhaps Hyundai and Kia owners on this side of the pond have different components in their vehicles that are completely safe. ✕ Let's Connect on Whatsapp We protect your personal information in compliance with the PDPA I agree with Carlist.my Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. I agree to receive personalised communication from Carlist.my and its car sellers, business affiliates and partners. Check out the best car deals in town! Prev Next Special offer - call now! days hours Avg. mkt. Why no price is listed? Sometime dealer wants you to contact for the best price. I Why no price is listed? Sometime dealer wants you to contact for the best price. Related Tags KIA Hyundai Kia ABS module Kia cars catching on fire Kia Recall
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Korean Brands Losing Ground In Key Markets Auto News Hans | August 13, 2015 After nearly a decade of strong growth, Hyundai and Kia are now buckling under the pressure of renewed competitiveness from European and Japanese ...
Kia and Hyundai To Introduce Solar Roofs To Support Powertrain Charging Auto News Arvind | December 12, 2018 Kia Motors and Hyundai Motor have today announced plans to introduce ‘solar roof’ charging technology on selected Hyundai Motor Group ...
Hyundai and Kia Hit Record Low in Their Home Country Auto News Aswan | November 08, 2016 Things are looking a little rough for Hyundai and Kia in their home market. Even with their foreign performance aside, for the first time in history ...