South Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia have requested owners of 484,000 recalled vehicles in the United States to park outside due to fire risk.

They announced separate US recalls because a Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire. Dealers will install a new fuse for the circuit board to address the fire risks.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) urged owners to follow the automakers advise, saying "the manufacturers believe an electrical component in the anti-lock brake system may experience an internal electrical short circuit that could increase the risk of fire both while the vehicle is being driven or parked."

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The recalls covers 126,747 Kia vehicles and includes models 2014-2016 Kia Sportage, 2016-2018 Kia K900. Meanwhile, in case of Hyundai 2016-2018 Santa Fe vehicles.

Previously, a record $210 million civil penalty was imposed on the Korean automakers for failure to recall vehicles for engine issues in a timely fashion in 2020.

It comes as both the companies are facing a backlash as their Pakistan units supported Pakistan engineered ‘Kashmir Solidarity Day’.

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India said Tuesday that its ambassador to South Korea had immediately sought an explanation from Hyundai at its Seoul headquarters.

Foreign minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar also spoke with his South Korean counterpart Chung Eui-yong to convey "strong displeasure" over the phone, according to an Indian readout of the discussion.&nbsp;

Chung "conveyed that they regretted the offence caused to the people and Government of India by the social media post," ministry spokesman Arindam Bagchi said in a statement.&nbsp;

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Hyundai issued a statement to distance itself from the Twitter account, which it said was operated by a company partner.&nbsp;

"We deeply regret any offense caused to the people of India by this unofficial social media activity," it said on Tuesday.&nbsp;

Hyundai is India's second-largest car seller after Maruti Suzuki, selling close to half a million vehicles in the country in the last fiscal year and exporting over a million units, making it India's largest car exporter. 
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South Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia have requested owners of 484,000 recalled vehicles in the United States to park outside due to fire risk. They announced separate US recalls because a Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.

South Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia have requested owners of 484,000 recalled vehicles in the United States to park outside due to fire risk. They announced separate US recalls because a Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire. Dealers will install a new fuse for the circuit board to address the fire risks. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) urged owners to follow the automakers advise, saying "the manufacturers believe an electrical component in the anti-lock brake system may experience an internal electrical short circuit that could increase the risk of fire both while the vehicle is being driven or parked." The recalls covers 126,747 Kia vehicles and includes models 2014-2016 Kia Sportage, 2016-2018 Kia K900. Meanwhile, in case of Hyundai 2016-2018 Santa Fe vehicles. Previously, a record $210 million civil penalty was imposed on the Korean automakers for failure to recall vehicles for engine issues in a timely fashion in 2020. It comes as both the companies are facing a backlash as their Pakistan units supported Pakistan engineered ‘Kashmir Solidarity Day’. Also read | India takes tough stand over Hyundai Pakistan's post on Kashmir, summons South Korean envoy India said Tuesday that its ambassador to South Korea had immediately sought an explanation from Hyundai at its Seoul headquarters. Foreign minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar also spoke with his South Korean counterpart Chung Eui-yong to convey "strong displeasure" over the phone, according to an Indian readout of the discussion. Chung "conveyed that they regretted the offence caused to the people and Government of India by the social media post," ministry spokesman Arindam Bagchi said in a statement. Kia India Statement: pic.twitter.com/FKiUI2PXxt — Kia India (@KiaInd) February 8, 2022 × Hyundai issued a statement to distance itself from the Twitter account, which it said was operated by a company partner. "We deeply regret any offense caused to the people of India by this unofficial social media activity," it said on Tuesday. Hyundai is India's second-largest car seller after Maruti Suzuki, selling close to half a million vehicles in the country in the last fiscal year and exporting over a million units, making it India's largest car exporter. (With inputs from agencies)

Hyundai and Kia ask vehicle owners to park outside due to fire risk

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In the realm of consumer alerts, the advisory Tuesday from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration about a recall of nearly 380,000 Kia vehicles was the equivalent of a flashing dashboard light.

“Until these recalled vehicles have been repaired,” the advisory said, “the safest place to park them is outside and away from homes and other structures.”

Kia, the Korean automobile manufacturer, issued a recall Tuesday for Sportage compact sport-utility vehicles from 2017-21 and Sportage sedans from the same period, over concerns that electronic components could short-circuit and cause fires in the engine compartments of certain models.

The affected vehicles are models not equipped with “smart cruise control,” the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a unit of the U.S. Department of Transportation, said in its consumer report Tuesday.

“The electrical circuit in the hydraulic electronic control unit may short-circuit,” the agency said. This short circuit “could cause a fire in the engine compartment.”

On its website, Kia describes the Sportage, which has a starting price of around $24,000, as having a “coupe-like profile and athletic stance.” The Cadenza, a full-size sedan, is “a step toward luxury,” Kia says on its site, with a starting cost of around $38,000.

Affected car owners can bring their vehicles to a Kia dealer to have the problem fixed, federal officials said. In affected Sportage vehicles, dealers can replace certain fuses in the electrical junction box, and update the hydraulic electronic control unit software, the agency said. In affected Cadenza vehicles, it said, a new fuse kit containing a 25A fuse can be installed, replacing a kit containing a 40A fuse.

In addition to seeing warning lights, drivers of affected vehicles may detect a “burning/melting odor” or see “smoke from engine compartment” the agency said in a safety recall report.

The recall comes after the traffic safety administration began an investigation into engine fires involving certain vehicles made by Kia and another carmaker, Hyundai, The Associated Press reported. A message left with a Kia representative requesting comment was not immediately returned Tuesday evening.

The recall comes as the auto industry is facing a number of challenges, including a global shortage of semiconductors and a winter storm that halted or shut down auto productions in several states. Broader technological changes, like a growing hunger by some for electrical vehicles and driverless cars, is also reshaping the industry.

In 2010, Toyota agreed to pay millions of dollars in fines for failing to swiftly recall millions of its defective vehicles, federal transportation officials said. In 2014, Kia Motors and Hyundai Motor were fined a total of $300 million as part of a settlement with the federal government for overstating vehicle fuel-economy standards on 1.2 million cars.

In the realm of consumer alerts, the advisory Tuesday from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration about a recall of nearly 380,000 Kia vehicles was the equivalent of a flashing dashboard light.

In the realm of consumer alerts, the advisory Tuesday from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration about a recall of nearly 380,000 Kia vehicles was the equivalent of a flashing dashboard light. “Until these recalled vehicles have been repaired,” the advisory said, “the safest place to park them is outside and away from homes and other structures.” Kia, the Korean automobile manufacturer, issued a recall Tuesday for Sportage compact sport-utility vehicles from 2017-21 and Sportage sedans from the same period, over concerns that electronic components could short-circuit and cause fires in the engine compartments of certain models. The affected vehicles are models not equipped with “smart cruise control,” the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a unit of the U.S. Department of Transportation, said in its consumer report Tuesday. “The electrical circuit in the hydraulic electronic control unit may short-circuit,” the agency said. This short circuit “could cause a fire in the engine compartment.” On its website, Kia describes the Sportage, which has a starting price of around $24,000, as having a “coupe-like profile and athletic stance.” The Cadenza, a full-size sedan, is “a step toward luxury,” Kia says on its site, with a starting cost of around $38,000. Affected car owners can bring their vehicles to a Kia dealer to have the problem fixed, federal officials said. In affected Sportage vehicles, dealers can replace certain fuses in the electrical junction box, and update the hydraulic electronic control unit software, the agency said. In affected Cadenza vehicles, it said, a new fuse kit containing a 25A fuse can be installed, replacing a kit containing a 40A fuse. In addition to seeing warning lights, drivers of affected vehicles may detect a “burning/melting odor” or see “smoke from engine compartment” the agency said in a safety recall report. The recall comes after the traffic safety administration began an investigation into engine fires involving certain vehicles made by Kia and another carmaker, Hyundai, The Associated Press reported. A message left with a Kia representative requesting comment was not immediately returned Tuesday evening. The recall comes as the auto industry is facing a number of challenges, including a global shortage of semiconductors and a winter storm that halted or shut down auto productions in several states. Broader technological changes, like a growing hunger by some for electrical vehicles and driverless cars, is also reshaping the industry. In 2010, Toyota agreed to pay millions of dollars in fines for failing to swiftly recall millions of its defective vehicles, federal transportation officials said. In 2014, Kia Motors and Hyundai Motor were fined a total of $300 million as part of a settlement with the federal government for overstating vehicle fuel-economy standards on 1.2 million cars.

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Hyundai Motor Co&nbsp;and affiliate Kia Motors Corp&nbsp;have earmarked a total of $757.86 million&nbsp;to settle US&nbsp;class action litigation and address engine-related issues in the United States and South Korea.

Hyundai Motor will reflect about 600 billion won in costs related to engine problems in July to September earnings, while affiliate Kia Motors has set aside about 300 billion won, they said on Friday.

The latest settlement provides installation of a software update to boost safety and performance, as well as cash compensation options, lifetime warranties, free inspection and repair of the covered engines, the automakers said in a statement.

A total of 4.17 million Hyundai and Kia models equipped with Theta II gasoline direct injection (GDI) engines will be affected by the US&nbsp;settlement.

Hyundai and Kia, together the world's fifth-biggest automaker by sales, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science-tech/hyundai-kia-ordered-to-recall-vehicles-after-whistleblower-report-15490">recalled nearly 1.7 million vehicles i</a>n the United States to address the possibility of engine fires.

The US&nbsp;safety regulator is investigating whether the recalls covered enough vehicles and were conducted in a timely manner.

The investigation comes after Kim Gwang-ho, then an engineer at Hyundai, flew to Washington in 2016 to tell the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration the companies should have recalled more vehicles over the problem, citing an internal report.

In November, Reuters reported that US&nbsp;federal prosecutors had launched a criminal investigation into the pair to determine if the recalls had been conducted properly.

Hyundai and Kia said they expected the US&nbsp;District Court for the Central District of California to review the proposed settlement for preliminary approval before the end of October.

Hyundai Motor Co and affiliate Kia Motors Corp have earmarked a total of $757.86 million to settle US class action litigation and address engine-related issues in the United States and South Korea.

Hyundai Motor Co and affiliate Kia Motors Corp have earmarked a total of $757.86 million to settle US class action litigation and address engine-related issues in the United States and South Korea. Hyundai Motor will reflect about 600 billion won in costs related to engine problems in July to September earnings, while affiliate Kia Motors has set aside about 300 billion won, they said on Friday. The latest settlement provides installation of a software update to boost safety and performance, as well as cash compensation options, lifetime warranties, free inspection and repair of the covered engines, the automakers said in a statement. A total of 4.17 million Hyundai and Kia models equipped with Theta II gasoline direct injection (GDI) engines will be affected by the US settlement. Hyundai and Kia, together the world's fifth-biggest automaker by sales, recalled nearly 1.7 million vehicles in the United States to address the possibility of engine fires. The US safety regulator is investigating whether the recalls covered enough vehicles and were conducted in a timely manner. The investigation comes after Kim Gwang-ho, then an engineer at Hyundai, flew to Washington in 2016 to tell the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration the companies should have recalled more vehicles over the problem, citing an internal report. In November, Reuters reported that US federal prosecutors had launched a criminal investigation into the pair to determine if the recalls had been conducted properly. Hyundai and Kia said they expected the US District Court for the Central District of California to review the proposed settlement for preliminary approval before the end of October.

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South Korean car manufacturers Hyundai and Kia were <a href="http://www.wionews.com/science-tech/hyundai-kia-ordered-to-recall-vehicles-after-whistleblower-report-15490">ordered by authorities to recall</a> 240,000 vehicles in South Korea. This was a result of several defects discovered, including issues with the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/science-tech/hyundai-kia-ordered-to-recall-vehicles-after-whistleblower-report-15490">parking brake lights</a> and fuel hoses, and would affect models such as the Hyundai Elantra and Sonata.

This recall, though pales in comparison to a recall last month for 1.5 million cars in the US and South Korea from the same manufacturers. This was for 5 models including Hyundai&#39;s Sonata and Grandeur and was done because of potential engine stalling.

Here&#39;s a look at the various recalls that have been issued this year, compiled from news reports.

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If you look at the table above, you will see that several recalls have to do with airbags, especially those made by Takata. 13 carmakers issued a recall for <a href="http://www.nbcnews.com/business/autos/over-652k-vehicles-involved-latest-takata-airbag-recall-n708811">652,000 cars</a> in the US in March, cars which were fitted with the Takata airbags.

This is actually part of the world&#39;s largest recall, which started <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2016-06-02/sixty-million-car-bombs-inside-takata-s-air-bag-crisis">first in 2008</a> and could potentially affect over 100 million vehicles from several manufacturers. The issue was that because of a volatile chemical in the airbags, it could suddenly explode and send metal shrapnel into passengers. At least<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/majority-of-money-in-airbag-fraud-settlement-slated-for-automakers-not-actual-victims_us_58b3884ce4b060480e090796"> 11 have died and 200 hurt</a> in the US because of these exploding Takata airbags.

Car owners in India have been affected by the Takata recall too in 2017 with <a href="http://www.financialexpress.com/auto/car-news/honda-recalls-41850-units-of-jazz-city-accord-and-civic-over-airbag-failure/532163/">Honda recalling</a> around 42,000 cars&mdash;including models such as the City, Accord and Civic&mdash;and Toyota recalling 23,000 units of the <a href="http://www.financialexpress.com/auto/car-news/toyota-to-recall-over-23000-units-of-corolla-altis-in-india-over-faulty-takata-airbags/618968/">Corolla Altis</a>.

Because there is no official policy on car recalls in India, presently any such recall is <a href="http://pibregional.nic.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1487569">voluntarily done</a> by the manufacturer.

Carmakers Hyundai and Kia recalled 240,000 cars this week. So who else has recalled their cars this year?

South Korean car manufacturers Hyundai and Kia were ordered by authorities to recall 240,000 vehicles in South Korea. This was a result of several defects discovered, including issues with the parking brake lights and fuel hoses, and would affect models such as the Hyundai Elantra and Sonata. This recall, though pales in comparison to a recall last month for 1.5 million cars in the US and South Korea from the same manufacturers. This was for 5 models including Hyundai's Sonata and Grandeur and was done because of potential engine stalling. Here's a look at the various recalls that have been issued this year, compiled from news reports. If you look at the table above, you will see that several recalls have to do with airbags, especially those made by Takata. 13 carmakers issued a recall for 652,000 cars in the US in March, cars which were fitted with the Takata airbags. This is actually part of the world's largest recall, which started first in 2008 and could potentially affect over 100 million vehicles from several manufacturers. The issue was that because of a volatile chemical in the airbags, it could suddenly explode and send metal shrapnel into passengers. At least 11 have died and 200 hurt in the US because of these exploding Takata airbags. Car owners in India have been affected by the Takata recall too in 2017 with Honda recalling around 42,000 cars—including models such as the City, Accord and Civic—and Toyota recalling 23,000 units of the Corolla Altis. Because there is no official policy on car recalls in India, presently any such recall is voluntarily done by the manufacturer.

Analysis: Cars recalled worldwide in 2017

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