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Detroit – Kia is recalling about 295,000 vehicles in the US because engines could stall or catch fire.
The recall comes a week after the US government fined Kiana and its subsidiary Korean auto maker Hyundai for delaying the recall.
The recall includes some 2012 and 2013 Sorrento SUVs, 2015 Forte and Forte Coupe cars from 2012 and 2013 Titi Ptima hybrid cars by 2011. Includes 2014 and 2015 Soul SUVs and 2012 Sportage SUVs.
Kia is a U.S. citizen. Documents posted by the government on Saturday said no defects were found in the product, but it is recalling vehicles to reduce the risk of fire.
Hyundai recalls 1,000,000 vehicles for possible engine failure
The recall comes after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration launched an investigation into the Kia and Hyundai engine fires in 2019. The agency launched the investigation after an application was filed by a nonprofit center for auto safety seeking an investigation. When the investigation began, the agency said it had complaints of ownership, more than 100 fires, 103 injuries and one death.
Kia will notify owners starting January. 27. Dealers will inspect engines for fuel or oil leaks and replace them if necessary. The company is also developing knock sensor software software updates.
Last week, the NHTSA announced that Kia and Hyundai would have to pay 13 137 million in fines and safety improvements as they moved too slowly to recall more than 1 million vehicles with engines that could fail. The fines come as a result of a three-year government probe into the companies’ behavior, which recalls several of the 2011 models.
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Kia will have to pay million 27 million for security operations and invest 16 16 million. Another ડો 27 million payment will be avoided until Kia completes the security situation, the NHTSA said.
Kia denied the US allegations but said he wanted to avoid a lengthy legal battle.
Engine failure and fire problems with Hyundai and Kiaz have plagued companies for more than five years.
