Trailer hitch wiring fires have forced Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors to recall tens of thousands of SUVs. There have been no crashes or injuries reported.
In documents posted on Tuesday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the companies said that debris and moisture can accumulate in a circuit board in the tow hitch wiring. Kia told FOX Business that there have been six reported fires related to the issue.
"Kia is conducting a recall campaign of certain 2020-2022 model year Kia Telluride vehicles manufactured from January 9, 2019, through August 12, 2022, equipped with a Genuine Kia 4-pin tow hitch harness accessory supplied by Mobis Parts America. The recall population was determined by a review of vehicle production and supplier records," the company said.
This combination of file photos shows the logo of Kia Motors Dec. 13, 2017, in Seoul, South Korea, top, and Hyundai logo April 15, 2018, in the south Denver suburb of Littleton, Colorado, bottom.Once a repair is available, vehicle owners will be notified to bring their SUVs to a dealer.The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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