Urgent Recall of 2008-2009 Kia Sportage SUVs for Fire Risk

•    Kia is issuing a second recall of 2008-2009 Sportage SUVs due to a fire hazard.

•    A total of 71,704 units are affected by the new recall.

•    The company is asking owners to park their models outside and away from structures.

•    The affected models were built between August 9, 2007 and May 13, 2009.

Recalls are not uncommon in the industry, but those marked “urgent” are a little more so. That's what's happening with some older-model Sportage SUVs; Kia is requesting owner park their vehicle outside and away from structures due to a fire hazard. 

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