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TikTok-inspired thefts prompt 17 states to urge recall of Kia, Hyundai vehicles

Por: NBC News Business April 21, 2023

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Attorneys general in 17 states on Thursday urged the federal government to recall millions of Kia and Hyundai cars because they are too easy to steal, a response to a sharp increase in thefts fueled by a viral social media challenge. Some Kia and Hyundai cars sold in the United States over the last decade do not have engine immobilizers, a standard feature on most cars that prevents the engine from starting unless the key is present. Videos... + full article



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