Vehicle Fires

Recall issued for hundreds of thousands of Kias, Hyundais over fire risk

“It’s hard to ignore if you have that vehicle and you know that you might be putting…

Hyundai, Kia recall nearly 485,000 more vehicles over fire risk

Michael Brooks, the Acting Executive Director with the Center for Auto Safety, said the companies should have…

Hyundai and Kia Engine Fire Investigation Updated

NHTSA granted the Center for Auto Safety’s petition to investigate the engine fires and opened two formal…

Electric vehicle owners frustrated by GM’s recall of Chevy Bolt after more than a dozen fires

“Jason Levine, Executive Director of the Center for Auto Safety, said any time cars spontaneously catch on…

Tesla car battery likely caused devastating house fire in San Ramon, investigators say

Jason Levine of the Center for Auto Safety said “Tesla seems to put itself on a different…

Are Electric Cars Safe? Another Chevy Bolt Caught Fire, A Tesla Model S Plaid Did Too

“The concern with battery electric vehicle fires is two-fold: how often are they happening and how prepared…

Millions of Kia and Hyundai vehicles recalled due to potential fire danger

“You’re talking about almost 7 million vehicles recalled for fire risk. That’s too many.” By 12 News…

Post Office Fiddles While Its Mail Trucks Burn

Jason Levine, who heads the Center for Auto Safety, told Trucks.com that the Postal Service should take…

Kia, Hyundai agree to settle class action lawsuits over engine fires

ORLANDO, Fla. — Kia and Hyundai announced Friday that they have agreed to settle class action lawsuits…