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Fire engulfs Michigan man's Kia; he's not the only one
“Recently, Hyundai and Kia acknowledged there are additional millions of their vehicles experiencing engine failure, a frequently cited precursor to fire events, yet they have refused to recall almost any of these vehicles to address the risk of fire,” said Jason Levine, executive director of the nonprofit Center for Auto Safety, which has called for…
Drivers say automakers are putting lives at risk by not recalling engines known to fail or catch fire
“We’re quite concerned with the cavalier attitude that both manufacturers have taken toward their consumers and towards the safety concerns,” says Jason Levine, from the Center for Auto Safety in the U.S. He believes the recalls cover a fraction of the “several millions of vehicles both in the U.S. and Canada that we believe are…
Sudden fires in Kias, Hyundais require congressional intervention, consumer group says
“Car fires can be deadly or cause serious injuries. Even in circumstances where luck provides victims a path to safety, car fires cause significant property damage, often leaving consumers owing money for a vehicle which has literally been burned to a crisp,” said Jason Levine, executive director of the Center on Auto Safety in the letter to…
Hyundai, Kia issue recalls after engine fires; watchdog group says more recalls needed
“In the interest of the safety of those who drive these Kia and Hyundai vehicles and those who share the road with them, we urge this Congress to investigate why these manufacturers have refused to address this problem and why the agency responsible for overseeing highway and traffic safety has allowed such continued malfeasance,” read…
Hyundai, Kia recall over 500K vehicles as fire risk spreads
“The better-late-than-never recall of Kia Souls hopefully will remedy this fire-causing defect,” said Jason Levine, executive director of the center. “Yet one has to wonder why Kia’s initial reaction was to deny the validity of our petition, particularly as there were dozens of reports of fires involving these vehicles all the way back to last…
Center for Auto Safety demands congressional investigation into car fires
“In the interest of the safety of those who drive these Kia and Hyundai vehicles and those who share the road with them, we urge this Congress to investigate why these manufacturers have refused to address this problem and why the the (sic) agency responsible for overseeing highway and traffic safety has allowed such continued…
Tesla catches fire multiple times after fatal crash. Are the cars unsafe?
Jason Levine, executive director of the Washington D.C.-based nonprofit Center for Auto Safety, said whether Teslas are safe is “probably too broad a question for us to comment on, particularly as we do not yet know the specifics of this crash.” He noted there are close to 40,000 fatalities involving cars and trucks each year…
More Interested In Safety Than Moon Roofs Or Cup Holders? Check Out The Car Book's 'Best Bets'
The Car Book “has grown and matured over these almost 4 decades, becoming a more complete, richer, and user-friendly resource for new car buyers who are more interested in safety than moon roofs or cup holders,” Jason Levine, the center’s executive director, said in a statement. A newly published consumer guide aims to help car…
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Drivers blame seat heaters for fires, call on car company to issue new recall
Jason Levine runs the Center for Auto Safety in Washington, D.C., and called for action on Cadillac’s part. “The best way to move forward would be for Cadillac to inspect, make transparent, make clear what is going on for these consumers,” he said. He’d also like to see the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)…