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Hyundai, Kia Issue Fix for Vehicles Falling Prey to Social Media Challenge
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that Hyundai and Kia will roll out “theft deterrent software” for vehicles falling victim to a TikTok social media challenge resulting in numerous broken windows and thefts. While the fix is set … Continue reading
‘Defective’ Vehicle Lawsuit Centralized in California
The Central District of California will hear a class action lawsuit alleging that certain Kia America Inc., Hyundai Motor America and Hyundai Kia America vehicles contain a “defect” making them more susceptible to theft. None of the parties in the … Continue reading
Class Action Against Kia, Hyundai Alleges ‘Defective Vehicles’
If you think you are doing more smash-and-grab fixes lately, especially on certain vehicle makes, it could be for good reason. A recent class action lawsuit brought against Kia and Hyundai alleges that certain vehicles were manufactured without engine immobilizers … Continue reading
Study Says Need for Re-Calibration is Overlooked
adasThink, a Toronto-based software company has released a study showing that Advanced Driver-Assistance System (ADAS) re-calibrations are routinely missed. Its study focused on Canadian collision repair shops and included the following OEM vehicle models: Acura, Audi, Buick, Dodge, Ford, GMC, … Continue reading
Posted in glassBYTEs Original Story Tagged Acura, adasThink, Audi, Buick, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Kia, Land Rover, Lexus, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Re-Calibration, Toronto-based software company 1 Comment
Case Closed: Final Verdict Issued in Defective Sunroof Suit
The defective sunroof lawsuit between plaintiff Tom Kondash and defendant Kia Motors America, Inc. (Kia) has come to an end. According to the final judgement, several motions were denied that included excluding expert testimonies. It is ordered and adjudged that … Continue reading
Judge Rules Against Class Certification in Lawsuit
U.S. District Court Judge Matthew W. McFarland, recently issued an order denying class certification the alleged defective sunroof lawsuit between plaintiff Tom Kondash and defendant Kia Motors America, Inc. (Kia). According to the order, Kondash’s class action request was denied … Continue reading
Class Action Suits Hits Kia Over Alleged Defective Windshields
Yandery Sanchez has become the lead plaintiff in a class action complaint, filed in Central California, against Kia Motors America Inc. (Kia). Sanchez alleges Kia is responsible for knowingly selling defective windshields. Sanchez states the allegedly defective windshields crack, chip … Continue reading
Kia Exploding Sunroof Case Could Continue
Kia Motors America, Inc. (Kia) could soon be headed to the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals over alleged defects in its sunroofs found in some of its models. Tom Kondash, and several others, originally filed a lawsuit in July of … Continue reading
4 Recalls of Interest to You
From glass and lighting issues to faulty hood latches, here are four new National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) recalls to have on your radar. Continue reading
Posted in glassBYTEs Original Story Tagged AGRR, Gillig, glassBYTEs.com, Hyundai, Kia, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NHTSA, Recalls, Supreme Corp. 1 Comment
GUEST BLOG: There’s No Place Like CES
“It’s a trade show unlike any in the world. Every year, nearly 200,000 people descend on Las Vegas to attend CES (formerly known as the Consumer Electronics Show). It fills multiple convention centers and, if you’re lucky, your hotel, food and Uber ride will only cost 4.1 times what it usually does.” —Casey Flores Continue reading
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