Hyundai Motor is recalling over 135,000 of its vehicles that could pose a fire risk due to a manufacturing defect, the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Wednesday.

The carmaker is set to recall over 135,300 of its Santa Fe SUV as part of the process.

The recall affects 2024 and 2025 model year Santa Fe vehicles that have a 2.5 litre turbocharged engines, manufactured between December 28, 2023, and July 7, 2025.

During their assembly at Hyundai's Alabama manufacturing plant , the protective cover of the starter motor may not have been fully installed, leading to the fire risk.

Hyundai is one of the several companies that have recalled their vehicles in the US for different reasons.

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