Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 72: "Fires and exploding airbags=another roster of automotive recalls!"

In this episode, executive producer Phil Tower and co-host Al Schwinkendorf dive into a recent list of recalls that impact a whole bunch of drivers… Especially drivers of Hyundai and Kia vehicles as well as Audi and VW vehicles.
First, Hyundai and Kia recommend that owners 2020-2022 Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride vehicles park their cars outside and away from homes and other structures until their vehicles have been repaired, due to new recalls for the risk of fire. As of several days ago they have also issued a stop order for all sales of the vehicles.
This recall involves 245,030 2020-2022 Hyundai Palisade vehicles and 36,417 2020-2022 Kia Tellurides The issue: An accessory tow hitch sold through dealerships may allow moisture into the harness module, causing a short circuit. In some cases, an electrical short can cause a vehicle to catch on fire while driving or while parked and turned off.

Secondly, airbags. This time thousands of dangerous airbags are once again being recalled, though this time, they are apparently not related to the deadly Takata airbags. The recall is for a several 2016 model year VW and Audi products. They include all versions of the 2016 VW Golf, as well as the 2016 Audi A3, TT, and R8 models. Just over 1,200 cars are included in this recall.

Recall info:
https://www.autoblog.com/2022/08/08/vw-audi-golf-tt-r8-a3-airbag-recall/
And:
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a40969702/hyundai-palisade-kia-telluride-recall/

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