Where there’s smoke…there’s fire!

Your Center for Auto Safety is turning up the heat on Hyundai, Kia, and the U.S. Department of Transportation—and they are feeling it. Following our recent letter asking for a Congressional investigation into Kia and Hyundai car fires, news media from across the country (and internationally) have picked up the story and are running with it. From Denver to Detroit and from  California to Canada we want to keep pushing these manufacturers—and NHTSA to fix these cars before the next fire. But instead of fixing it, the industry has done what it always does—hire more DC insiders. This time, one of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s closest aides is going to work for the Association of Global Automakers, where Kia and Hyundai are members. And let’s not forget that Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao’s husband…is none other than that same Senator McConnell. As an independent, member-driven organization, we won’t back down from anyone—but we need your help to be sure all consumers can have a seat at the table instead of allowing Washington to put industry interests first and safety last. Please join the Center’s efforts today with an annual membership contribution of $48—less than $5 a month! Not only will you help us stand up for all drivers, passengers, and pedestrians, but as a member you can receive our unique monthly Safety Tune-Up Report which provides customized safety information about your car to your in-box, and access to The Car Book 2019—online or paper edition. Help us keep speaking out and fighting fires with fire!   Fire engulfs Michigan man's Kia;   he's not the only one.   Detroit Free Press.   March 11, 2019.   Drivers say automakers are   putting lives at risk by not   recalling engines known to fail or   catch fire.  CBC News. March 6, 2019. Hyundai, Kia issue recalls after engine fires; watchdog group says more recalls needed.  The Denver Channel.February 28, 2019. 534,000 more recalls of Kia and Hyundai cars after 3,000 fire claims. Orange County Register.February 28, 2019. Top McConnell spokesman to join Global Automakers.  The Hill. March 11, 2019. Our Contact Information Center for Auto Safety 1825 Connecticut Ave. NW Suite 330 Washington, DC 20009 (202) 328-7700 www.autosafety.org