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Hyundai recalls more than 54,000 Elantra hybrids over potential fire risk

Hyundai Motor Company is recalling more than 54,000 Elantra Hybrid vehicles in the U.S. due to a defect in the hybrid power system that could overheat and spark a fire, federal regulators said.The recall covers certain 2024–2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid models. About 54,337 vehicles are being recalled, though Hyundai estimates only 1% may actually contain the defect, according to notices this past week from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).At the center of the recall is the vehicle’s hybrid power control unit (HPCU), which regulates electrical power in the hybrid system...