5 automakers in S. Korea to recall some 156,700 vehicles

SEOUL, July 11 (Xinhua) -- Five domestic and foreign automakers in South Korea will voluntarily recall some 156,700 vehicles for manufacturing defects, the transport ministry said Thursday.

Kia Corp. will recall 139,478 units of Sorento sport utility vehicle (SUV) for poor durability of the hydraulic electronic control unit (HECU) that poses a fire risk, according to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Tran