South Korea: Hyundai and Kia recall 1.6 million units: $ 210 million sanctions paid
[Washington, November 27, Reuters]
Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors US Corporation:
On November 27, a sanction was imposed on issues such as delays in recalling 1.6 million units (collection / free repair) related to engine troubles. ..
An agreement has been reached with NHTSA to pay a total of $ 210 million in civil sanctions.
Recall due to frequent problems:
Problems occurred frequently in 2015 and 2017.
Recall regarding “bearing wear and engine defects”.
“Sonata” made in 11-14,
“Santa Fe” made in 13-14,
“Optima” made in 11-14 years,
Etc. were the targets.
NHTSA:
Regarding the recall, both companies pointed out that they “did not report appropriate information.”
Including the cost of safety measurement
Hyundai has a total of $ 140 million in civil sanctions
Kia pays a total of $ 70 million in civil sanctions
pay.
Also in modern times:
On-site inspection and research institute for safety set up in the United States
Toward the introduction of a new safety data analysis system
It also agreed to invest $ 40 million.
Reuters
https://jp.reuters.com/article/usa-recalls-hyundai-kia-idJPKBN2890YU
NHTSA Announces Consent Orders with Hyundai and Kia Over Theta II Recall
November 27, 2020
Washington, DC
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration today
announced consent orders with Hyundai Motor America, Inc. and Kia Motors America, Inc. related to recalls for vehicles equipped with Theta II engines.
The combined penalties amount to $210 million.
The consent orders
reflect the agency’s assessment that both Hyundai and Kia conducted untimely recalls of over 1.6 million vehicles equipped with Theta II engines,
and inaccurately reported certain information to NHTSA regarding the recalls.
NHTSA