Class action against Kia and its engines slamming

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Germain Goyer

Tuesday, 30 January 2018 11:38

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On the 26th of January last, a request for authorization to engage in collective action against Kia Canada Inc. has been filed by the Association for the protection of automobile (APA) and Denis Gaudreau. This is what he has learned through Trudel Johnston & Lespérance.

Denis Gaudreau, a member of the APA, has a Kia Forte EX 2010. Due to the problems of intense banging from the engine, he had to forgo the idea of continuing to use his car.

Kia Forte 2014

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This driver is part of the owners of Kia Forte 2010 to 2015, to have found a fault with the engine of his car.

A group on Facebook has also been created to facilitate exchanges between the victims of this serious engine problem.

In sum, a design problem is at the origin of the scratches on the cylinders of the engine. The rattling of the engine is the main symptom.

Kia Forte 2014

Kia

To Mr. Gaudreau, the repair in order to avoid the breakage total for the engine of its High cost between 3000 and 4000 $. On the side of Kia, they refuse to take responsibility.

If you are the owner of a Kia Forte that meets these criteria and that your car is experiencing this problem, please do not hesitate to visit the website of Trudel Johnston & Lespérance in order to register for this class.

In its press release, the ABS encourages owners to keep their proof of maintenance and to make an appointment with their dealer in the event of abnormal noise in order to see the problem.

Kia Forte 2011

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