NHTSA: Hyundai and Kia engine fire investigation: 161 fires
[December 27, Reuters]
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA):
Hyundai Motor and Kia Motor
“Investigation of problems caused by engine fire in some vehicles” was strengthened.
“Engineering analysis”:
NHTSA will investigate the effectiveness of the recalls initially carried out by both companies.
Announced that it has started “engineering analysis” for about 3 million units.
Fire due to engine failure:
We are aware of “161 fires that are believed to be caused by engine failure.”
Engineering analysis is a step in the investigation process that can lead to recalls.
Also implemented in 2019:
NHTSA against 2019
Kia 11-14 year model “Optima”
Kia 11-14 year model “Sorento”
Kia 10-15 year model “Seoul”,
Hyundai 11-14 year model “Sonata”,
Hyundai 11-14 year model “Santa Fe”,
We conducted a survey of vehicle fire cases without collisions.
Hyundai:
Hyundai announced on the 27th that it will continue to cooperate fully with NHTSA.
Kia:
Kia did not respond to the request for comment.
https://jp.reuters.com/article/hyundai-safety-probe-idJPKBN2J700N
NHTSA investigating Kia, Hyundai over engine failures
More than 3 million cars
from model years 2011 to 2016 are subject to the probe by NHTSA.The administration
will monitor and evaluate the efficacy of the recall remedies taken by the car company.In November,
the NHTSA announced a whistleblower award of $24 million to a whistleblower who provided information related to the Korean-based company.It’s the first award of its kind issued under NHTSA authority.
“The whistleblower provided NHTSA with information related to Hyundai and Kia’s violations of the Safety Act,”
the NHTSA said in a press release.
Hyundai and Kia
issued nine recalls since 2015 for various engine issues including fires and failures.The recalls involve more than 20 models totaling over 8.4 million vehicles.
Most of the recalls stemmed from defects
that stopped oil from flowing through the engine block and involved expensive engine replacements.
The NHTSA
received a total of 161 complaints about engine fires and deepened its investigation by opening an engineering analysis.– UPI.com
https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2021/12/27/NHTSA-Kia-Hyundai-probe/9951640628090/