Multiple States Demand Recall of Theft-Prone Kia and Hyundai Vehicles
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Attorneys general from 17 US states have urged the federal government to recall millions of Kia and Hyundai cars due to a sharp increase in thefts, fuelled by a viral social media challenge. Some Kia and Hyundai cars sold in the US over the last decade do not have engine immobilisers, a standard feature on most cars that prevents the engine from starting unless the key is present. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has blamed the stolen car trend for 14 reported crashes and eight deaths.
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- Maryland AG joins calls to recall theft-prone cars due to social media trend Fox Baltimore
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