Meier Fire’s Expert on local news
Kia Fires are making news again in the Tampa Bay area. Jackie Callaway of the Tampa ABC station visited our lab recently. She and Rich talked about the cause and origin of a recent Kia Optima fire.
Kia: A history of car fires
This fire is just one of many Kia fires in the news lately. The auto safety watchdog (NHTSA) has received at least 22 complaints of Kia Optima fires. These fires occurred between 2012 to 2014.
“I’m monitoring the fire-related auto complaints and recalls. I pay special attention to ones that involve Kia.” says Meier. Richard Meier is a nationally recognized, certified vehicle fire investigator.
“We’re watching this situation very carefully. Luckily, our office hasn’t investigated and Kia related deaths, yet.”
Video Link courtesy of the ABC Action News YouTube page.
Have you had a Kia Fire?
Report your own car fire to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on their website, safercar.gov. It only takes a few minutes and can help make the roads safer.
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