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Hyundai and Kia linked to thousands of car fires

2 April 2019, 3:30 pm

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Hyundai and Kia linked to thousands of car fires
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Hyundai and Kia linked to thousands of car fires
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US authorities are investigating Kia and Hyundai following over 3,100 complaints of “non-crash fires” linked to their vehicles, resulting in one death and over 100 injuries. Nearly three million vehicles may face recalls, including 1.7 million Kia models and almost 1.3 million Hyundai models. Hyundai Australia stated the issue seems confined to North America. Consumer advocates urge for swift recalls to protect owners, highlighting a history of fire incidents involving the two manufacturers since 2015.

Brands mentioned: Kia, Hyundai

 

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