Kia recalls 308,000 vehicle’s due to potential fire hazard
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The recall includes some Sportages made between 2017 and 2021 and Cadenzas built between 2017 and 2019.
There’s a risk that some of the electronics under the hood could short circuit resulting in overheating and a fire. Until fixed, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recommends parking outside and away from structures.
Kia will notify the owners of affected vehicles by mail beginning April 30th. You can also go to NHTSA and enter your VIN to find out if your car is included in the recall.
Repairs, when they are available, will be free.
Park outside: Kia recalls nearly 380K vehicles for fire risk
March 9, 2021
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FILE - In this Feb. 14, 2019 file photo, the KIA logo is displayed on a sign at the 2019 Pittsburgh International Auto Show in Pittsburgh. Kia is telling owners of nearly 380,000 vehicles in the U.S. to park them outdoors due to the risk of an engine compartment fire. The Korean automaker is recalling certain 2017 through 2021 Sportage SUVs and 2017 through 2019 Cadenza sedans to fix the problem.Gene J. Puskar/AP
DETROIT (AP) Kia is telling owners of nearly 380,000 vehicles in the U.S. to park them outdoors due to the risk of an engine compartment fire.
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