TOO HOT TO HANDLE: Automaker recalls thousands of SUVs due to fire risk
has issued a recall of nearly 72,000 older Sportage SUVs in the U.S. over concerns of engine fires, urging owners to now park the vehicles outside and away from structures. recalled due to fire risks
. In 2016, the SUVs were recalled due to corrosion in a wiring harness near the engine control unit. "Kia America has issued a new recall for certain Model Year 2008-2009 Kia Sportage vehicles due to a continued risk of fire and strongly urges owners of these vehicles to park their cars outside and away from homes and other structures until their vehicles have been repaired," the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a statement.
"An engine compartment fire originating from around the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit may occur while the vehicle is parked or being driven," the statement continued. The NHTSA says the Kia vehicles are at risk of"an engine compartment fire originating from around the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit."As of Thursday, "the recall repair is under development," the NHTSA also said.
The Kia Sportage 2023 X-Pro model. Kia America is recalling older Sportage SUVs over an engine fire risk.
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