Parma joins a growing list of cities, including Cleveland, that sued the companies over the nationwide explosion of car thefts following social media videos in 2021 that showed how someone could easily steal the cars using a USB cable and a screwdriver.
Parma joins a growing list of cities,, that sued the companies over the nationwide explosion of car thefts following social media videos in 2021 that showed how someone could easily steal the cars using a USB cable and a screwdriver.
“This vehicular crime wave has had a significant impact on law enforcement operations, emergency services and public safety, particularly in the city of Parma, where the police department is under considerable staffing stress,” Dobeck wrote. cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer reached out to Kia for comment. Hyundai spokesman Ira Gabriel said the company is “confident” that it took a number of steps to help customers and communities with the “persistent theft” of its cars. Along with software updates, the company will soon roll out mobile service centers to expand access to software updates.
The lawsuit also ticks off several instances where thefts turned into dangerous chases, including a high-speed chase with a 14-year-old driver who crashed his car into a home in October.
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