US probes Hyundai, Kia recall into 6.4 million vehicles over fire risks By Reuters

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<p>By David Shepardson</p>
<p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. auto safety regulators on Monday said they had opened a probe into 16 separate recalls issued by Hyundai (OTC:) and Kia covering 6.4 million vehicles relating to brake fluid leaks that could result in fires.</p>
<p>The affiliated Korean automakers have issued a string of recalls since 2016 for antilock braking system (ABS) and Hydraulic Electronic Control Units (HECU) issues manufactured by the same parts supplier. </p>
<p>The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said it was opening an audit query to evaluate the timeliness of Hyundai and Kia’s defect decision making &#8220;and adherence with reporting requirements; and understand the varying defect descriptions and remedies between these recalls.&#8221;</p>
<p>Hyundai said it was &#8220;fully cooperating with NHTSA and &#8220;puts the safety of our customers and employees as the top priority in everything we do.&#8221; Kia said it &#8220;will work closely and in cooperation with NHTSA&#8221; during its review. </p>
<p>The Korean automakers in September recalled a combined 3.37 million vehicles in the United States due to the risk of engine fires, telling owners to park outside and away from structures until repairs are complete.</p>
<p>The automakers said internal brake fluid leaks can cause an electrical short that could lead to a fire.</p>
<p>Hyundai in September said it has reports of 21 fires and 21 other thermal incidents since 2017, while Kia has reports of at least 10 confirmed fires and melting incidents.</p>
<p>Kia said the HECU in the vehicles may experience an electrical short as a result of brake fluid leaks. Hyundai said the ABS module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short.</p>
<p>The U.S. units of Hyundai and Kia in November 2020 agreed to a record $210 million civil penalty after NHTSA said they failed to recall 1.6 million vehicles for engine issues in a timely fashion and inaccurately reported some information.</p>
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