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2018-2022 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid recalled due to fire risk

Green Car Reports

Kia is recalling certain Niro hybrid and plug-in hybrid models due to an issue that could cause engine compartment fires. The recall encompasses 121,411 vehicles, including 2017-2022 Niro Hybrid and 2018-2022 Niro Plug-In Hybrid models, according to recall documents published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

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Fire Risk Prompts Kia Niro Hybrid and PHEV Recall

The Truth About Cars

The Kia Niro Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid are being recalled for an issue that could cause fires in the engine compartment. Recall documentation states that the circuit board could become contaminated with fluid, which could cause a short and lead to a fire. & [Image: Kia] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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Hyundai and Kia Recalled More Than 90,000 Vehicles for Fire Risk

The Truth About Cars

Hyundai and Kia are among the most talked-about automakers on the planet. Recall documents state that the component might have been manufactured with damaged circuit boards. The duo’s new electric models are exciting and feature styling that makes them look ripped straight from a sci-fi film.

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Hyundai, Kia, Genesis recall 147,000 US EVs over 12V battery issue

Baua Electric

Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis are recalling nearly 150,000 EVs in the U.S. This follows a recall of nearly 170,000 Hyundai and Kia EVs in South Korea earlier this month for the same issue. The post Hyundai, Kia, Genesis recall 147,000 US EVs over 12V battery issue appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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Fire Risk: Hyundai and Kia Recall More Than Three Million Vehicles

The Truth About Cars

Hyundai and Kia are the latest manufacturers to issue a fire-related recall, this time for millions of gas vehicles with faulty hydraulic electronic control units (HECU) and antilock brake modules.& million Kias and 1.6 In total, the recall wrapped up more than three million vehicles from both automakers, with around 1.7

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California Fuel Cell Partnership envisions 70,000 heavy-duty fuel cell electric trucks supported by 200 hydrogen stations in-state by 2035

Green Car Congress

The California Fuel Cell Partnership (CaFCP) released a new foundational document for heavy-duty class 8 fuel cell electric trucks (FCETs), “ Fuel Cell Electric Trucks: A Vision for Freight Movement in California and Beyond ,” that envisions 70,000 trucks supported by 200 heavy-duty truck stations by 2035.

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NHTSA to Probe Kia EV6 After Claimed Power Loss

The Truth About Cars

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is launching an investigation into the Kia EV6 after 11 complaints were filed regarding sudden power losses.& A Kia spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Image: Kia] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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