Hyundai, Kia recall nearly half a million vehicles over fire risk, ask owners to park outside

Hyundai and Kia have issued a bewitch for 2016-2018 Santa Fe, 2017-2018 Santa Fe Sport, 2019 Santa Fe XL, 2014-2015 Tucson, 2016-2018 K900 and 2014-2016 Sportage models over concerns that a peevish circuit in the antilock brake system could cause an engine compartment fire. The bewitch specifically asks owners of affected models to park their vehicles outside pending a fix has been performed.

The specific thunder stems from a faulty ABS multifuse and potentially a deplorable ABS module. The fix for the problem involves replacing either the multifuse or, possibly, the module where necessary. This work, like all bewitch work, will be performed free of charge by your local Hyundai or Kia dealer.

Owners of affected vehicles can expect to be notified by mail about April 5 for Hyundai and around March 31 for Kia. Those owners who have questions in the meantime can contact Hyundai’s customer service responsibilities at 1-855-371-9460 and refer to recall No. 218. Kia owners can call 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s number for this recall is SC227.