More than 280,000 Hyundai and Kia vehicles are being recalled in the United States over fire risks. The South Korean automakers have asked owner of the SUVs to either park them outdoors and away from their homes while a fix is being developed, US Department of Transportation said in a statement on Tuesday.

Thousands of Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride vehicles manufactured between 2020 and 2022 are being recalled, citing a risk of fire due a trailer hitch issue.

“An accessory tow hitch sold through dealerships may allow moisture into the harness module, causing a short circuit. In some cases, an electrical short can cause a vehicle fire while driving or while parked and turned off,” the consumer alert said.

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Dealers are now required by the government to inspect the module and take out the fuse as a temporary fix.

“It’s a wiring harness with a circuit board in them that gets contaminated. They’re not sure if it’s humidity or dirt or what yet. They’re still developing this recall, so it may be a few months before we see a resolution,” Michael Brooks with the Center for Auto Safety told WSB TV. 

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Affected SUV owners will be informed when a fix is available following which they will have to take their vehicles to a Hyundai or Kia dealer, according to the consumer advisory. For the time being, Hyundai automobiles only have a temporary fix; Kia vehicles do not.

According to the Center for Auto Safety, some car owners in Canada reported fires. In the United States, some reported melting wires involving the now-recalled SUVs. NTHSA is yet to receive reports of fires related to this issue in the US.