Is the Kia engine at risk of catching fire?
Multiple lawsuits claim Hyundai and Kia GDI engines are at risk of stalling and catching fire. Multiple lawsuits claim Hyundai and Kia GDI engines are at risk of stalling and catching fire.
Are there any lawsuits against Hyundai and Kia?
The Hyundai and Kia engine fires lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington at Seattle – Short, et al., v. Hyundai Motor America, Inc., et al. The plaintiffs are represented Keller Rohrback. Check out other legal actions taken against Hyundai and Kia concerning engine issues. Have a car complaint to add?
Why is there a recall on Hyundai cars?
Hyundai says manufacturing problems could have left metallic debris around the engine crankshaft and cause problems with oil flow. The pieces of metal could interfere with the oil flow through the connecting rod bearings and damage the connecting rod.
When does Hyundai have to file a motion to dismiss?
On August 9, Judge James L. Robart vacated all case deadlines and told the plaintiffs to amend their lawsuit by August 29, 2019, in response to Hyundai’s motion to dismiss. Hyundai will then have until November 1 to file another motion to dismiss the suit.
What kind of fires are happening in Hyundais?
NHTSA is also looking at fires originating in other parts of the vehicles, including the wiring harnesses and taillights. The Theta II engines were brand-new for the 2011 Hyundai Sonata and the Kia Optima and Sportage, although the Sportage is not included in the investigation.
When did NHTSA start investigating Hyundai engine fire?
And it is these engines that are catching fire, according to the Ralph Nader–backed Center for Auto Safety (CAS), which petitioned NHTSA to investigate them in June 2018.
What are the problems with the Hyundai engine?
According to the plaintiffs in the class action lawsuit, some Hyundai vehicles are prone to engine problems due to a defect. Allegedly, the Hyundai engine problems can include engine seizure, stalling, engine failure and engine fire. The defect involves the connecting rod bearings in the gasoline direct injection (GDI) engines.
Are there any recalls on Hyundai and Kia cars?
1 At risk are 2010–2015 Hyundai and Kia models with 2.0-liter and 2.4-liter engines, many of which have been previously recalled for engine failures. 2 The investigation is not a recall, but, if the government determines a defect exists, it can force a recall. 3 Owners have reported their cars catching on fire after stalling.