Kia Stinger
Staff member
Hyundai and Kia are fighting a recall mandate in South Korea and doing so in a most unusual fashion.
Automakers typically comply with recalls, but Hyundai and Kia have refused to do so on a recall of 250,000 of their vehicles. The vehicles were recalled because of defects that a whistleblower reported to the Korean Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. The whistleblower reported 32 such defects, the Ministry ordered the recall of 10 models in March and April to address five defects that could affect safety.
The Ministry is now reviewing the automaker’s refusal to comply. The company disputes that there is a safety issue, despite the Korean government’s assertion that the defects pose a fire hazard and stalling risk.
Hearings Held
The first hearing was held yesterday, with independent mediators holding the session. Continue reading Hyundai, Kia Recall Protest Unprecedented...
Automakers typically comply with recalls, but Hyundai and Kia have refused to do so on a recall of 250,000 of their vehicles. The vehicles were recalled because of defects that a whistleblower reported to the Korean Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. The whistleblower reported 32 such defects, the Ministry ordered the recall of 10 models in March and April to address five defects that could affect safety.
The Ministry is now reviewing the automaker’s refusal to comply. The company disputes that there is a safety issue, despite the Korean government’s assertion that the defects pose a fire hazard and stalling risk.
Hearings Held
The first hearing was held yesterday, with independent mediators holding the session. Continue reading Hyundai, Kia Recall Protest Unprecedented...
