Hyundai and Kia are recalling 6.4 million vehicles due to fire risks

Hyundai and Kia are recalling 6.4 million vehicles due to fire risks.

U.S. auto safety regulators said on Monday they had opened an investigation into 16 separate recalls issued by Hyundai ( 005380.KS ) and Kia ( 000270.KS ). They cover 6.4 million vehicles linked to brake fluid leaks that could lead to fires, write the Reuters.

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Affiliated Korean automakers have issued a series of recalls since 2016 for problems with the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and hydraulic electronic control units (HECUs) produced by the same parts supplier.

Hyundai and Kia are recalling 6.4 million vehicles due to fire risks

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said it is opening an audit inquiry to assess the appropriateness of Hyundai and Kia’s decision-making regarding the failures “and compliance with reporting requirements; and understand the various defect descriptions and remedies among these recalls”.

Hyundai said it is “fully cooperating with NHTSA” and “puts the safety of our customers and employees as a top priority in everything we do.” Kia said it “will work closely and cooperatively with NHTSA” during its review, the people write Reuters.

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In September, Korean automakers recalled a total of 3.37 million vehicles in the United States due to the risk of engine fires. Telling homeowners to park outside and away from structures until repairs are complete.

Internal brake fluid leaks that can cause an electrical short

Automakers said internal brake fluid leaks could cause an electrical short that could lead to a fire.

Hyundai said in September it had reports of 21 fires. And another 21 thermal incidents since 2017. While Kia has reports of at least 10 confirmed fires and melting incidents.

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Kia said the HECU in the vehicles may suffer an electrical short circuit as a result of leaking brake fluid. Hyundai said the ABS module can leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short.

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In November 2020, the US units of Hyundai and Kia agreed to a record $210 million civil penalty. That’s after NHTSA said it failed to timely recall 1.6 million vehicles for engine problems. And they incorrectly reported some information, write those from Reuters.