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Park These Cars Outside, As They May Burst Into Flames: Recall

Korean automakers Kia and Hyundai recalled some 485,000 SUVs and sedans that may catch fire even if the engine has turned off.

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Hyundai and Kia are telling the owners of nearly 485,000 vehicles in the United States to park them outdoors because they can catch fire.
Hyundai and Kia are telling the owners of nearly 485,000 vehicles in the United States to park them outdoors because they can catch fire. (AP Photo, File)

ACROSS AMERICA — Two Korean automakers are recalling 485,000 sedans and SUVs while warning consumers to park them outside to avoid burning down their garages and nearby buildings.

Hyundai and Kia are recalling the vehicles after an investigation by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found the vehicles can catch fire even if the ignition has been turned off, The Associated Press reported.

No one has been injured in the reported 11 engine compartment fires, the automakers said.

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Affected Kia models include:

  • Sportage SUVs from model years 2014-2016
  • K900 sedan models from 2016-2018.

Affected Hyundai models include:

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  • Santa Fe SUVs from model years 2016-2018
  • Santa Fe Sports from mode years 2017-2018
  • Santa Fe XL from 2019
  • Tucson SUVs from 2014-2015

The Associated Press contributed reporting.

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