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If you own a Kia be aware that the Korean auto maker has recalled almost 400,000 vehicles due to the potential for engine fire risks.
According to the National Highway & Transportation Safety Administration, a circuit that can short out in the the electronic brake control system can cause a potential overload of electric current and that presents a risk for an engine fire.
The models and years that are effected by this recall range from the Kia Sportage 2017-2021 and also the Kia Cadenza from 2017-2019.
The recall indicates that owners may notice warning lights or a burning odor and are advised to park the effected vehicles outside until they can be repaired.
Several Kia vehicles have been recalled due to a potential fire risk hazard. Here s what you need to know.
The Korean Automobile maker, Kia has announced a massive recall for nearly 380,000 vehicles. This recall over a potential fire risk hazard is not one that you want to look past. According to the report by Kia, these vehicles are not equipped with Smart Cruise Control (SCC). They believe that the electrical circuit within the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience a short circuit condition that results in excessive current, thereby increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire. The exact cause of electrical short circuit condition is unknown at this time.