US regulators probe over 137,000 Kia vehicles after complaints of ineffective recall remedy
Kia in February launched a recall of 137,256 vehicles, including 2021-2023 Seltos and Soul models, over concerns the piston oil rings might have been incorrectly manufactured.
Defective piston oil rings could damage the engine over time and increase the risk of a fire.
US regulators opened an investigation into more than 130,000 Kia vehicles and the carmaker's recall remedy.
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In April, the carmaker made available a recall remedy that included inspecting the vehicle to see whether an engine replacement was necessary.
But the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it reviewed 47 complaints that alleged the recall remedy was ineffective or unavailable.
The audit will investigate Kia's remedy measures as flagged in the complaints, which were received between April to June of this year.
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