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Hyundai Kona EV owners say company mishandling recall for battery fires

Hyundai Kona electric
The vehicle fires, dating from within weeks of the Kona EV's 2018 launch, have caused no injuries or fatalities so far. (ULI_SONNTAG)
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Reuters
March 25, 2021 08:13 AM

SEOUL -- Some owners of Hyundai's Kona full-electric crossover say the automaker is bungling a major recall with delays and poor communication, and risks losing buyers as it targets the No.3 spot in the fast-growing sector.

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