Hyundai, Kia Recall 3.3 Million Cars Due to Fire Risk

Hyundai Motor America and Kia America Inc. are recalling a combined 3.3 million cars that they say are at risk of catching fire due to a brake fluid leak that could cause an electrical short.

The companies said drivers of the vehicles should park them outside until their vehicles can be fixed. The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Hyundai, which recalled 1.64 million of the affected vehicles, is planning to replace the affected vehicles’ anti-lock brake system module fuse. The agency said Kia, which recalled 1.73 million, is still working on a remedy.

NHTSA said Hyundai is thus ...