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Hyundai ix35 vehicles urgently recalled over fears the SUVs could catch on fire even when switched off
Drivers are being urged not to park their car in the garage amid fears they could end up in flames.
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Hyundai has issued a recall of one of its vehicles over fears a manufacturing defect could potentially cause the car to catch on fire.
The Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) defect is not the first of its kind, and has resulted in the recall of nearly 300,000 cars of various makes and models.
An alert has been issued for Hyundai’s ix35 in the SUV’s 2014-2015 models, with 19,541 vehicles affected by the fault.
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According to the Department of Transport, the vehicle’s circuit board in the ABS could short circuit if exposed to moisture.
“This could result in a vehicle fire even when the vehicle is turned off,” the department said.
“A vehicle fire may increase the risk of serious injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users and bystanders, and/or damage to property.”
Bannister Law on Friday said the ABS control module defect posing a possible fire risk had resulted in nearly 300,000 Hyundai and Kia models being recalled across Australia.
The legal firm urged affected owners to register for its class action against the carmakers.
Owners will also be contacted by Hyundai and be asked to schedule an appointment to get the fault fixed.
Owners will also be contacted by Hyundai and be asked to schedule an appointment to get the fault fixed. Credit: Department of transport
“The ABS modules and (hydraulic electronic control unit) HECUs remained charged with an electrical current even when the car was not running,” Bannister Law principal Charles Bannister said.
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“This, coupled with a defect that allows moisture to enter the electrified components, creates the risk of fires erupting.”
Owners of the vehicle should make sure to park in an open space, away from flammable materials and structures.
Bannister said this safety measure is an “issue (that) is keeping them up at night, as it’s simply not possible for many city dwellers to park their car on the street”.
“We have heard from owners who are having to contend with bat excrement destroying paint work, damage from falling trees and branches and damage from cars and passers-by in busy, built-up areas.”
The Department of Transport has urged owners of the vehicles to be aware of warning signals.
“If your vehicle displays an engine warning light, please stop driving and contact your local Hyundai dealer,” the department said.
Owners will also be contacted by Hyundai and asked to schedule an appointment at their nearest dealership to have the defect fixed for free.
In May last year, Hyundai also recalled its Genesis model for the same fault.
Over 1,000 vehicles sold at dealers nationally were impacted by the recall.
For more information on the defect, consumers should contact the Hyundai customer experience team on 1800 186 306 or visit www.hyundai.com/au/en/owning/safety-recalls.作者: 3000oc2700 时间: 2022-12-10 19:01:53