235,000-Plus Genesis, Kia Vehicles Recalled for Fire Risk
Genesis and Kia (related brands under the Hyundai family) are recalling certain vehicles over an issue that increases the risk of a fire. More than 94,700 Genesis vehicles and 141,000 Kia vehicles are affected.
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Affected Genesis vehicles include model-year 2021-25 GV80 SUVs and G80 sedans; model-year 2022-26 GV70 SUVs; and model-year 2023-25 G90 sedans. Affected Kias include model-year 2022-26 Carnival minivans. In these vehicles, fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the fuel pipe and fuel rail, increasing the risk of a fire.
To resolve the issue, dealers will inspect and tighten the fuel pipe or replace it, as necessary, for free. Genesis will begin notifying owners June 8 and Kia June 2. Owners with further questions can call Genesis at 844-340-9741 (its number for this recall is 033G), Kia at 800-333-4542 (its number for this recall is SC368), the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-4236, or visit its website to check your vehicle identification number and learn more.
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