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Hyundai and Kia Recall Vehicles, Urge Owners to Park Outside

WASHINGTON —Hyundai Motor and Kia said on Thursday they are recalling more than 91,000 newer vehicles in the U.S. because of fire risks and urged owners to park outside and away from structures pending repairs. The recall covers Hyundai 2023-2024 …

Jaguar Recalls I-Pace Electric Vehicles Due to Fire Risk in Batteries

DETROIT (AP) — Jaguar is recalling more than 6,000 I-Pace electric SUVs in the U. S. due to the risk of the high-voltage battery overheating and catching fire. The recall is the latest in a series of electric vehicle battery …

Stellantis Recalls Nearly 220,000 Jeep Cherokees Due to Fire Risk

DETROIT (AP) – Stellantis is telling owners of nearly 220,000 Jeep Cherokee SUVs worldwide to park them outdoors and away from other vehicles because the power liftgates can catch fire even when the engines are off. The company is recalling …

Park Outside: Hyundai, Kia Recall Vehicles Due to Fire Risk

DETROIT (AP) – Hyundai and Kia are telling the owners of more than 571,000 SUVs and minivans in the U.S. to park them outdoors because the tow hitch harnesses can catch fire while they are parked or being driven. The …

Subaru Recalls 271,000 US Vehicles for Fire Risks, Urges Drivers to Park Outside

Subaru on Tuesday said it was recalling 271,000 Ascent sport utility vehicles with model years between 2019 to 2022 due to increased fire risks and urged owners to park their vehicles outside until repairs are completed. The Japanese automaker said …

California Wildfires Spur New Real Estate Development Guidelines

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced guidelines for local governments weighing real estate development proposals to protect against the growing hazard of wildfires, telling municipalities his suggestions could help them avoid costly litigation and save lives. At a news conference …

Wildfire Threat Becomes Tool to Fight Home Builders

Preston Brown knows the risk of wildfire that comes with living in the rural, chaparral-lined hills of San Diego County. He’s lived there for 21 years and evacuated twice. That’s why he fiercely opposed a plan to build more than …

Park Outdoors: Ford Recalls SUVs Due to Engine Fire Risk

DETROIT (AP) — Ford is asking the owners of 350,000 vehicles in to take them to dealers for repairs in three recalls, including about 39,000 that should be parked outdoors because the engines can catch fire. Ford says in U.S. …

NHTSA Reviews LG Energy Solution Batteries to Ensure Adequate Recalls

WASHINGTON/SEOUL –– The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Tuesday said it is opening a review to ensure all defective batteries produced by LG Energy Solution have been recalled by automakers. The auto safety agency noted Mercedes-Benz MBGn.DE, …

Hyundai, Kia are Sued After Recalling Vehicles Because of Fire Risk

Hyundai Motor Co and Kia Corp were sued on Friday by drivers who claimed a defect in their vehicles’ anti-lock brake systems could trigger fires. The proposed class action filed in the federal court in Santa Ana, California, followed the …