Millions of Kia, Hyundai vehicles recalled out of fear they could catch fire
The automakers issued the recall months ago but it’s been a slow process to actually get all the vehicles in to be repaired. The recall of Hyundai and Kia vehicles, which was issued months ago, has been delayed due to a slow process to get all the vehicles in for repairs. The issue with the anti-lock brakes module, a safety feature that prevents wheels from locking up and reduces the risk of skidding or turning over, is causing concerns that the recalled vehicles could catch fire whether the engine is on or not. The problem was caused by an O-Ring, which caused brake fluid to leak into the module and then short circuitry, leading to a direct short, which would cause an overcurrent situation, which created heat and thus a fire. The recall affects 3.3 million vehicles. Both companies initially reported slow progress on repairs due to lack of parts. However, Hyundai indicated that the repair is now available for certain models and additional parts will be expedited to dealer networks over the next two months.
Published : a month ago by Author: Bobeth Yates in Finance Auto
The automakers issued the recall months ago but it’s been a slow process to actually get all the vehicles in to be repaired.
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ATLANTA — Recalled Hyundai and Kia vehicles remain on the road despite warnings about the risk that they could catch fire. The automakers issued the recall months ago but it’s been a slow process to actually get all the vehicles in to be repaired.
He said there are concerns that the Kia and Hyundai vehicles included in the recall could burst into flames whether the engine is on or not.
“The root cause of the problem in the ABS module was the result of an O-Ring actually, and caused brake fluid to leak into the module internally and get on some circuitry, which would cause a direct short, which would cause an overcurrent situation, which creates heat and thus a fire,” Braxton explained.
He said his shop in West Midtown has seen firsthand the issue with the anti-lock brakes module, a safety feature that prevents wheels from locking up and decreasing your chance of skidding or turning over.
“I would not want any of my family members or just anyone to be driving that car on 285 smell smoke, and a situation present itself," Braxton said.
The recall affects 3.3 million vehicles. Both companies initially told news outlets that progress on the repairs had been slow because they were unable to obtain enough parts. However, when 11Alive reached out to both on Tuesday, Hyundai indicated the repair is available now for certain models, and additional parts will be expedited to the dealer network over the next two months.
Kia also said it got word Tuesday that the parts to repair impacted vehicles are now available.
“The exciting news is that we now have the parts supply necessary to help provide this recall quickly to affected owners and we will be contacting them, actually starting next week,” said James Bell with Kia Motors.
When the recall was issued in September, the automakers reported the defect had caused 56 vehicle fires or issues. It does not appear any injuries have been reported.