Almost 300,000 Kia Vehicles Face Engine Fire Recall, Kia Fined for Recall Delay
USA Today presents breaking news of a nationwide Kia recall affecting roughly 295,000 vehicles. Underlying defects within the vehicles can cause engines to stall or even ignite.
About the Kia Vehicle Recall
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration began investigating Kia vehicles in 2019 after numerous safety complaints. NHTSA found that there were approximately 3,100 fires and 103 injuries associated with the faulty engines. There was also one report of a death.
The recall itself was apparently deliberately delayed, with Kia and other various automakers being fined for the failing to recall the vehicles in a timely manner.
Kia plans to issue notices to consumers on January 27 and offer free inspections and repairs at local dealers. Due to negligence of a delayed recall, Kia must pay $137 million dollars in fines.
Kia Vehicles Recalled (Dec 2020)
- 2012 and 2013 Sorento SUVs
- 2012 – 2015 Forte and Forte Koup cars
- 2011 – 2013 Optima Hybrid cars.
- 2014 and 2015 Soul SUVs
- 2012 Sportage SUVs
What to Do When Your Defective Vehicle Resulted in Injury
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