Kia to recall 71,000 SUVs — and tells owners to park outside — over fire risk

Kia will recall 71,000 2008-2009 model year Sportage vehicles in the United States previousl🍨y recalled in 2016 for fire risks and is advising owner🌄s to park outside until repairs are completed.

Kia said the recall fix is currently under development that will address the risk of a fire originating from a♉round the ༒Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit that could occur while parked or driving. 

The South Korean automaker has identified eight vehicle fires and 1ꦇ5 localized melting/damage incidents since 2017 in the Sportage sport utility vehicles ꦜthat had previously had the 2016 recall repairs completed.

Owners should park outside and away from structures or other vehicles until the recall is completed, according to a  with the National Hi♈ghway Traffic Safety Administration. 

Kia anꦏd NHTSA discussed the issue during monthly meetings in September and Oct𒆙ober.

Kia said the cause of the “post-recall fire incidents is unknown and still under investigation.”

Thꦺe automaker said there are no fatalities, injuries or crashes associated with the incidents. Kia expects to notify owners by mail of the recall in late December.