Engines may need to be replaced in 1.2 mn Hyundai, Kia cars

We're going out of our way to make sure our customers are happy: Hyundai

Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors announced recalls to inspect and, if necessary, replace four-cylinder engine assemblies in as many as 1.2 million US vehicles, the South Korean companies said Friday.
 

Manufacturing errors in Hyundai’s 2.0- and 2.4-litre “Theta” four-cylinder engines, which both companies use in their vehicles, could cause engine bearings to wear prematurely and lead to an engine stall, according to recall notices posted on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website Friday.

“Hyundai will stand behind the cars and we’re going out of our way to make sure our customers are happy,” said Hyundai Motor America spokesman Miles Johnson.

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