Hyundai and Kia recalling 603,176 vehicles in Canada due to fire risk

Hyundai and Kia are recalling more than 600,000 vehicles in Canada and millions more in the U.S. due to a problem with the anti-lock braking system that can start a fire.

Documents posted by U.S. safety regulators on Wednesday say the anti-lock brake control module can leak fluid and cause an electrical short. That can touch off a fire while the vehicles are parked or being driven.

Hyundai says 326,942 vehicles in Canada are impacted, including:

An additional 1,642,551 of those and other makes and models are being recalled in the U.S. Hyundai Canada says there are no crashes, injuries, or fatalities attributable to this condition and "owners can continue driving these vehicles; however, Hyundai recommends parking the vehicles outside and away from structures until the recall remedy is completed."

Kia Canada says 276,225 vehicles in Canada are impacted, including:

An additional 1.7 million Kias in the U.S. are included in the recall. Dealers will replace the anti-lock brake fuse at no cost to owners, but owners won't be notified by mail until November.