Hyundai Recalls 5K EVs Over Battery Fire Risk

0:00High-end days hitting the brakes on nearly 5,000 electric vehicles in Australia, with the recall over faulty battery management software. The glitch could trigger an electrical short and fire while charging or parked. We're talking Kona EVs bill from 2018 to 2023 and IL-NIQ EVs from 2018 to 2022. This local action follows a worldwide alert from the company back in March, covering more than 104,000 cars globally. India Tally 3,478 Kona's and 1,402 IL-NITs. The big worry aspires that could harm drivers, other motorists, or folks nearby. No reported incidents here yet, but past IL-NIQ battery problems led to recalls five years ago and full replacements in 2021 after. 13 fires worldwide, some from crashes are arson, others still probed. Owners get notified by Hyundai soon for free dealer checks. Technicians will diagnose batteries and roll out software updates or hardware fixes

1:03to kill the risk. Hyundai is locking this down fast to keep electric rides safe down under, staying ahead of any sparks. That wrap Sydney news today brought to you with AI.