Greater than 13,000 Hyundai automobiles have been recalled over a probably disastrous engine fault that would trigger the automobile to catch on fireplace.

A recall discover was issued on Thursday for 2 Hyundai fashions – Veloster (FS) and Tucson (TL) (variants: FS 1.6GDI, TL 2.0MI) – made between 2014 and 2017.

Based on the Division of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Growth, Communications and the Arts, the engine connecting rod bearing might fail ‘prematurely inflicting engine injury’ attributable to a ‘manufacturing defect’. 

Ought to this happen, engine oil might leak within the presence of an ignition supply leading to a automobile fireplace. 

Greater than 13,000 Hyundai automobiles have been recalled over a probably disastrous engine fault that would trigger the automobile to catch on fireplace (pictured is a Hyundai Veloster (FS), one of many recalled fashions)

Hyundai Tucson (TL) (variants: FS 1.6GDI, TL 2.0MI) made between 2014 and 2017 had been additionally a part of the recall 

‘A automobile fireplace might enhance the chance of damage or demise to automobile occupants, different street customers, bystanders and/or injury to property,’ the division stated. 

The discover says greater than 13,000 automobiles are impacted by the fault.

The division warned drivers that they need to be on the look out for any uncommon noise coming from the engine, the looks of smoke, or if a automobile’s instrument cluster shows an engine warning mild.

Ought to any of those happen, drivers are urged to ‘cease the automobile the place it’s secure to take action, flip off the ignition, evacuate the automobile and make contact with their nearest Hyundai seller instantly’.

‘House owners of affected autos can contact their most well-liked authorised Hyundai seller to have the work carried out as quickly as doable, freed from cost,’ the division stated.

Customers can go to the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts for a full listing of impacted autos.

Prospects are additionally urged to contact Hyundai Buyer Care on 1800 186 306 for extra info.