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Hyundai is adding about 471,000 SUVs to a US recall in September for an electrical short circuit in a computer that could cause a fire. And the company warns owners to park the SUVs outside until they are repaired.
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The latest recall covers certain model years 2016 to 2018, and additional 2020 to 2021, Hyundai Tucson sports utility vehicles. The vehicles have computers with a lockable braking system that can function internally and cause an electrical interruption. This could lead to a fire.
Tucsons with Hyundai’s Smart Cruise Control feature are not recalled.
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Hyundai said on Friday that the recall comes as part of an ongoing investigation into the problem. The company said it was aware of a dozen fires but no injuries related to vehicles recalled.
Owners will be notified in late February to take their SUVs to a dealer, who will replace a fuse on the computer. They can enter their identification number at http: www.hyundaiUSA.com/recalls to see if their vehicles are affected.
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In September, from 2019 to 2021, the South Korean carmaker recalled approximately 180,000 Tucson SUVs to solve the same problem. The company says corrosion can cause short circuits in defective anti-lock brake plates that can cause fires, even when engines are down.