Carport Parking Hazard Alert

Hyundai Motor America and Kia America have issued “park outside” recalls for more than 3.3 million vehicles due to the risk of fire. Out of an abundance of caution, owners of these vehicles should not use their carports and park away from buildings when possible until their vehicle is repaired.

Until these recalled vehicles have been repaired, the manufacturers say the safest place to park them is outside and away from homes and other structures.

Fires can occur whether the vehicle is parked and turned off or while driving.

Hyundai’s safety recall applies to the following:

• 2012-2015 Accent

• 2012-2015 Azera

• 2011-2015 Elantra

• 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe

• 2014-2015 Equus

• 2011-2015 Genesis Coupe

• 2013-2015 Santa Fe

• 2013 Santa Fe Sport

• 2011-2015 Sonata HEV

• 2010-2013 Tucson

• 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell

• 2012-2015 Veloster

• 2010-2012 Veracruz.

The following Kia vehicles should also be parked outside and away from homes until they’ve been repaired:

• 2014-2016 Cadenza

• 2011-2013 Forte/Forte Coupe

• 2015-2017 K900

• 2010-2015 Optima

• 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid

• 2011-2017 Rio

• 2010 Rondo

• 2011-2014 Sorento

• 2011-2013 Soul

• 2010-2013 Sportage. The vehicle’s anti-lock brake system module could leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short.

An electrical short could result in significant overcurrent in the ABS module, increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire while driving or parked.

There have been 21 related vehicle fires in the United States as well as 22 thermal incidents, including visible smoke, burning and melting.

Hyundai plans to notify owners to bring their vehicles to the nearest dealership to replace the ABS module fuse. Kia is still working on a remedy.