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Hyundai Kona EV owners say company mishandling recall for battery fires

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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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