Hyundai, Kia recalls 5 lakh vehicles

New York: South Korean carmakers Hyundai and Kia recalled around 500,000 vehicles in the US. The vehicles were recalled due to a potential  fire risk in the engines of several models. The automakers advised vehicle owners  to park their cars outdoors and away from buildings.

As per the statement issued by the companies, an electrical component in their anti-lock brake systems could short circuit and causes a fire in the engine compartment — even if the vehicles aren’t running. Hyundai is thus recalling 357,830 vehicles and  Kia is recalling 126,747 vehicles. The models affected are  2016-2018 Hyundai Santa Fe, 2017-2018 Hyundai Santa Fe, 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe XL,  2014-2015 Hyundai Tucson SUVs,2014-2016 Kia Sportage SUVs and 2016-2018 Kia K900 sedans.

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the USA  urged owners to follow the automakers advice.