Hyundai, Kia Recalling 660,000 Vehicles in South Korea
Hyundai and Kia have issued the largest vehicle recall in South Korea since the current recall system was introduced there in 2003.
About 660,000 vehicles across both Korean automakers’ lineups are being recalled for a faulty brake switch, an issue that has affected over two million vehicles worldwide. The recall hit North America in April with more than 1.8 million vehicles in the U.S. alone. Smaller recalls have since been launched in other markets such as Korea and China.
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Additionally, South Korea won’t be the last country to have a recall issued, according to a statement released by Hyundai: “We plan to carry out additional recalls in other countries in accordance with their regulations and systems.”
The most recent recall in South Korea affects 662,519 vehicles produced between the 2007 through 2011 model years to replace potentially faulty brake switches that fail to activate stop lamps or fail to disengage the cruise control when the brake pedal is depressed. A total of 15 Hyundai and Kia models are affected.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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