More than 95,000 Genesis sedans join Hyundai and Kia Fire recalls

Hyundai and Kia are recalling several vehicles due to a fire risk from an anti-lock braking system (ABS) module.

Apparently the recalls of cars by the manufacturers Hyundai and Kia do not stop. Hyundai is now recalling more than 95,000 Genesis G70 and G80 vehicles from US roads.

The recall of these models is due to a possible fire hazard of the car and now these two Genesis models are added to the long list of cars with this fault.

The problem is with an anti-lock brake system (ABS) module installed on Genesis sedans, this can short-circuit and cause a fire. It is not yet clear what is causing this fault, but for now the manufacturer recommends replacing a fuse to avoid damage and parking your vehicles outdoors and away from structures until they are repaired.

Signs to help you determine that a problem may be occurring:: See or smell smoke, burning or melting, MIL is on.

Hyundai is currently investigating the cause of a short circuit in the ABS module. The manufacturer told NHTSA that there were no reports of accidents or injuries and that as of March 10, there were two confirmed vehicle fires in the US and none in other countries.

Hyundai and Kia have been recalling several vehicles in recent years due to the risk of fire.

In fact, last December, Kia recalled 295,000 vehicles in the US because their engines could catch fire while being driven.

The recalled vehicles included the 2012–2013 Sorento, the 2012–2015 Forte and Forte Koup, the 2011–2013 Optima Hybrid, the 2014–2015 Soul, and the 2012 Sportage.

Earlier this month, Hyundai recalled more than 94,646 of its 2015 sedans for the same reason, including the 2016-80 Hyundai Genesis sedans as well as the 2017-2020 Genesis GXNUMX..

At the time, Kia told NHTSA that it was recalling the vehicles "as a precautionary measure to reduce any unreasonable fire hazard due to potential fuel leaks, oil leaks, and/or engine damage."

In connection with these facts, in 2019, the NHTSA launched an investigation against Hyundai / Kia and three million of their vehicles for fire risk. The agency concluded that Hyundai/Kia was too slow to recall the vehicles, fining them $210 million in addition to forcibly recalling affected vehicles.

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