These cars could catch fire at any time: Kia recalls more than 462,000 vehicles due to fire risk

Le constructeur automobile Kia a lancé un rappel pour 462 869 véhicules Telluride des années 2020 à 2024 aux États-Unis pour risque d’incendie. ERIK S. LESSER – EPA/MAXPPP

Le constructeur Kia a lancé un rappel pour 462 869 véhicules Telluride des années 2020 à 2024 aux États-Unis, en raison d’un risque d’incendie.

The risk would be present whether the vehicle is moving or stopped. Automaker Kia has issued a recall for 462,869 Telluride vehicles from 2020 to 2024 in the United States for fire risk, according to BFM.

According to Kia, the button that adjusts the position of the front seats may become blocked or misaligned, which could potentially cause the electric motor to overheat. In the event of overheating, a fire could start.

Prudence

The manufacturer advises owners of these vehicles to park them outside and at a sufficient distance from other cars until repairs are carried out.

Kia also advises Telluride owners to watch for signs that could indicate a problem, such as seats that no longer adjust or are not properly adjusted. The presence of smoke is the most obvious sign that should not be ignored.

Free repairs

Owners of these defective vehicles will receive a notification by mail from July 30, 2024, specifies BFM. They can consult the website of the American federal highway safety agency to check whether their vehicle is the subject of a recall or not. The repairs would be carried out at no cost to the owners.