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Hyundai and Kia Recall 3.3 Million Vehicles for Fire Risk from ABS System Leaks

  • Hyundai and Kia are recalling 3.3 million vehicles from 2010-2019 model years due to fire risk from ABS system leaks.

  • Affected models include Hyundai Accent, Azera, Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata, Tuscon, and Kia Optima, Soul, Sportage.

  • Owners should park vehicles outside and away from structures until repairs can be made.

  • 21 fires in Hyundai vehicles and 10 in Kia vehicles related to the issue have been reported.

  • Dealers will replace the ABS fuse as remedy, but some say this doesn't fix the underlying issue of brake fluid leaks.

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