Yahoo Autos Over 807,000 cars from Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz and GM under recall: Check recalls here
The latest round of vehicle recalls posted in the last week by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Administration includes 807,842 cars made by Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz and General Motors. The recalls seek to address everything from defective windshield wipers to short circuits that may cause fires.
Car owners can check USA TODAY’s automotive recall database or search the NHTSA’s database for new recalls. The NHTSA website also allows you to search for recalls based on your vehicle identification number, or VIN.
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Last week's car recall roundup: Ford, Honda vehicles among 1.9 million cars under recall
Hyundai Palisade windshield wipers
The windshield wipers on 167,085 recent Hyundai Palisade models may not work, Hyundai said in an NHTSA recall report. According to the report, the “wiper motor may operate intermittently or fail to operate due to snow or ice buildup on the windshield, causing the wipers to fail.”
Inoperable wipers could lead to poor visibility and increase the risk of a crash, Hyundai said.
Recalled vehicles:
2021-2023 Hyundai Palisade.
An estimated 1% of the recalled vehicle population has the defect, according to the report. Impacted owners will receive instructions in the mail on May 16 to take their vehicle to a Hyundai dealer for a free windshield wiper arm replacement, the report said.
Kia and Hyundai issue park outside advisory
Kia and Hyundai asked owners of 571,467 SUVs and vans to park away from structures because they’re susceptible to a short circuit, according to NHTSA recall reports.
The Korean carmakers said the recalled vehicles could be equipped with a faulty tow hitch assembly that can take on water and experience an electrical short. This can increase the risk of fire, the reports said.
A total of 567,912 Hyundai vehicles and 3,555 Kia vehicles are affected. Owners will be sent instructions on May 16 to take their vehicle to an authorized Kia or Hyundai dealer for a free repair. Hyundai said there had been one report of fire related to the issue.
Recalled vehicles:
