Hyundai and Kia Recall More Than Another , 500,000 Vehicles Over Fire Concerns.<br />Hyundai and Kia Recall More Than Another , 500,000 Vehicles Over Fire Concerns.<br />After issuing similar recalls last year, 'New York Post' reports that the Korean carmakers have <br />recalled another 571,000 vehicles in the U.S.<br />Owners are being advised to park their vehicles outside, far from structures due <br />to concerns that they may catch fire.<br />Owners are being advised to park their vehicles outside, far from structures due <br />to concerns that they may catch fire.<br />Recalled vehicles include the 2019-2023 Santa Fe, 2021-2023 Sante Fe Hybrid, 2022-2023 Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid, 2022-2023 Santa Cruz and <br />2022-2023 Carnival minivan.<br />Recalled vehicles include the 2019-2023 Santa Fe, 2021-2023 Sante Fe Hybrid, 2022-2023 Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid, 2022-2023 Santa Cruz and <br />2022-2023 Carnival minivan.<br />The part that is susceptible to igniting <br />is the tow hitch harness, which can catch <br />fire even when the vehicle is off.<br />This is due to water being able to reach <br />the circuit board, causing a short circuit.<br />While Kia has yet to report any fires, <br />Hyundai has already had one vehicle fire <br />and five cars impaired by heat.<br />'New York Post' reports that Hyundai <br />and Kia have been plagued with fire and engine issues for the past several years.<br />'New York Post' reports that Hyundai <br />and Kia have been plagued with fire and engine issues for the past several years.<br />Vehicles owners affected by the latest recall will be notified beginning May 16.<br />Dealers will provide free repairs
