A court filing says that Hyundai and Kia recalled more than 3.3 million cars on Tuesday because they could catch fire. The business says that vehicles that have been hit should be kept away from homes and other buildings. A National Highway Traffic Safety Administration paper says that the car’s anti-lock braking system module “could leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short.” “An electrical short could cause a large overcurrent in the ABS module, which could increase the risk of an engine compartment fire while the car is moving or parked.” Reuters says that Hyundai said owners can still drive their cars and that the company doesn’t know of any crashes or injuries due to these problems. So far, Hyundai has reported 22 “thermal incidents” (visible smoke, fire, or melting) in the United States caused by connected car fires. Kia also said that fires and melting had happened ten times. 1.64 million Hyundai models, including the 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, and Sonata Hybrid, are affected. The 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, and Veloster; the 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe and Santa Fe. The Equus from 2014-2015, the Veracruz from 2010-2012, the Tucson from 2010-2013, the Santa Fe Sport from 2013, and the Tucson Fuel Cell from 2015. Kia is recalling the 2010–2019 Borrego, 2014–2016 Cadenza, 2010–2013 Forte, Forte Koup, and Sportage, 2015–2018 K900, 2011–2015 Optima, 2011–2013 Optima Hybrid and Soul, 2012–2017 Rio, 2011–2014 Sorento, and 2010–2011 Rondo. If you own one of these models, you will get a letter with directions on how to get a new fuse from your local dealer.
