Owners of certain Genesis sedans are being urged to take a precaution. Car and Driver reports that Hyundai has issued a recall and a park-outside warning for some 2015-2016 Genesis and 2017-2020 Genesis G80 sedans that could catch fire and pose a safety hazard. The report was included in Mac's Motor City Garage's briefing for 19 October.
A park-outside warning is a serious step. It is typically issued when there is a risk that a vehicle could ignite even when it is parked and switched off, and the advice is to keep it away from buildings, garages and other vehicles until it has been repaired. I have only seen the summary, so I do not know the cause of the fire risk or the number of cars involved, and owners should read the official notice.
What should owners do? Check whether your car's vehicle identification number is covered by contacting a dealer or using the manufacturer's recall lookup, and follow the instructions, including parking outdoors if told. Do not ignore a recall because the car seems fine, since the faults involved are often not visible. Repairs are normally free of charge.
Recalls are a normal part of the car industry, but fire-related campaigns attract extra attention because of the potential danger. They also affect used-car buyers, so anyone shopping for a second-hand vehicle should check its recall history. Several other recalls are in the news this week, including Volkswagen's for electric vehicles. Watch for details from the carmaker and from safety regulators about the repair and the schedule for parts.
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