The Hyundai-Kia Group as well as Ford have announced the launch of two separate recall campaigns to correct a risk of fire and the sudden displacement of certain vehicles.
Posted at 11:45 a.m.
At Hyundai-Kia, 3,979 vehicles will have to stop at their dealerships for a software update to avoid their unexpected movement. On certain Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6, the parking pawl may disengage if the handbrake is not engaged. While waiting for the update, we recommend activating the handbrake each time you park the vehicle.
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Kia EV6
On the Ford side, 2,863 copies of the full-size Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs of the 2021 model year will have to be the subject of special precautions in connection with a risk of fire.
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Ford Expedition
According to the Transport Canada fact sheet, a fire can break out in the engine compartment of the vehicles concerned, even if they are completely stopped without the engine running. As with any fire hazard recall, it is recommended that targeted vehicles be parked away from homes and other vehicles while waiting for a corrective action from the manufacturer. To check if your SUV is affected, you can call 1-800-565-3673 with the serial number in hand.