“Park the autos exterior and away from constructions. This isn’t a defect that solely occurs whereas you’re driving. It could actually occur after you’ve parked and gone into your own home,” stated Govt Director for the Heart for Auto Security Michael Brooks.
By Deon Guillory
April 18th, 2024
A warning for homeowners of some well-liked automobiles. The experience you depend upon to get you the place you might want to go may catch on hearth whereas in drive or park.
Theressa Williams stated her son seen his 2013 Hyundai Sonata was smoking whereas parked beneath the carport moments after he returned dwelling from getting gasoline.
“So, he carry the hood as much as look and see what was going on then he seen it was on hearth. So, he closed the hood right down to go inside to get his grandmother and the automobile simply engulfed in flames,” stated Williams.
The fireplace was contained to the carport and attic, however the dwelling did obtain water injury. The Baton Rouge Hearth Division stated the hearth began as a malfunction with the automobile’s engine. The Hyundai Sonata is only one of tens of millions of automobiles which have been recalled for the very similar purpose.
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