The vehicles’ anti-lock brake control module can leak fluid and cause an electrical short and then a fire while the vehicles are parked or being driven.
Hyundai and Kia
Dealers will replace the anti-lock brake fuse at no cost to owners. Kia says in documents that it will send notification letters to owners starting Nov. 14. For Hyundai the date is Nov. 21.Hyundai, Kia announce $200 million settlement over security flaw that became a TikTok challenge The remedy is replacing one fuse with another, but brake fluid can still leak, potentially causing a safety problem, Brooks said.
NHTSA said that under the federal motor vehicle safety act, automakers can choose the remedy to fix a defect. The agency said it will monitor the effectiveness of the repairs and open an investigation if warranted.
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