From Jalopnik · Logan K. Carter · · 40s
Hyundai Recalls 95,000 Genesis G80s
Hyundai recalls 95,000 Genesis G80s after seat fires risk.
In brief
Hyundai recalls 95,000 Genesis G80s after seat fires risk. Hyundai recalls 95,000 Genesis G80s due to seat fire risk with no immediate fix. Originally reported by Jalopnik.
Hyundai Recall
Hyundai recalls 95,000 Genesis G80s due to seat fire risk with no fix.
“Hyundai says the precursor to the conflagration is "an external impact with sufficient force"”
Fire Risk Details
Seat motors may overheat if impacted, causing fires while parked or driving.
“This may cause the motor to overheat, thereby increasing the risk of a fire while driving or while parked”
Real-World Fires
Two confirmed U.S. fires and more in Korea linked to faulty seat switches.
“Hyundai received additional information related to power seat switch performance and associated thermal event allegations from the Korean market”
Recall Action
Owners must park cars outdoors until fix is available; VINs searchable on NHTSA website.
“Dealers and owners are expected to be notified of the issue on December 6”
The headline
Hyundai recalls 95,000 Genesis G80s due to seat fire risk with no immediate fix.
