Hyundai may expand Kona EV recalls over fire risk

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Staff and wire reports

October 12, 2020 10:28 AM

SEOUL -- Hyundai is set to triple the number of recalled Kona electric cars over battery cell fire risks with plans to call back about 51,000 vehicles in Europe, North America, China and other markets, according to South Korean news reports.

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