US to probe 3-million Kia and Hyundai vehicles over fire reports
Some US states are investigating the two carmakers for ‘potential unfair and deceptive acts related to reports of hundreds of vehicle fires’
Washington — The top US vehicle safety regulator said on Monday it would open an investigation into 3-million Hyundai and Kia vehicles after reviewing reports of more than 3,000 fires that injured more than 100 people. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said the investigation is in response to a petition seeking a probe filed in June by the Center for Auto Safety. The car safety agency has been investigating some Hyundai and Kia vehicles for fire risks since 2017. The South Korean carmakers have recalled more than 2.3-million vehicles since 2015 to address various engine fire risks. The probe covers the 2011-2014 Kia Optima and Sorento, the 2010-2015 Kia Soul, and the 2011-2014 Hyundai Sonata and Santa Fe. Hyundai said in a statement it is co-operating and has been in “frequent, open and transparent dialogue regarding non-collision engine fires”.
Kia said it will continue to work with the NHTSA and “openly shares information and data with NHTSA on all m...
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