A Missouri attorney has filed a federal class action lawsuit against Kia and Hyundai in Missouri and Kansas.The suits filed on behalf of residents in both states claim the automakers intentionally didn맥스카지노�t install an anti-theft device in many of their late model vehicles to save money.맥스카지노�We frankly were surprised, a modern manufacturer, particularly one that sells so many cars, would so utterly fail to include the common safety devices that are found on other models,맥스카지노� Ken McClain, the attorney who filed the suits, said.Specifically, the suits claim Kia and Hyundai didn맥스카지노�t install immobilizers in their vehicles, Kia in 2011-2021 models and Hyundai in 2015-2021 models.Immobilizers read a computer chip in either a key or fob to allow the engine to start.맥스카지노�Because of this lack of an immobilizer problem exists on both Kia맥스카지노�s and Hyundai맥스카지노�s, they맥스카지노�ve become the targets of criminals because they맥스카지노�re easy to steal,맥스카지노� McClain said.The suit claims many of those vehicles provide thieves with part of the equipment they can use to steal them, a USB cord.맥스카지노�Considering how many people charge their cellphones in their cars, the necessary instrument needed to steal a Defective Vehicle is usually readily available to any thief,맥스카지노� the suits claim.맥스카지노�It맥스카지노�s essentially modern-day hot wiring,맥스카지노� McClain said.While none of the plaintiffs in the suits, so far, have had their vehicles stolen, McClain cites a rash of Kia and Hyundai thefts throughout the country, including in St. Louis.He says all owners of the vehicle models in question could be affected.맥스카지노�This will have an impact on the re-sale of these cars and also the insurance rates for these cars,맥스카지노� McClain said.Both Kia and Hyundai issued statements admitting there맥스카지노�s a theft problem with their vehicles.Both statements also say 2022 models are equipped with immobilizers.맥스카지노�Kia America is aware of the rise in vehicle thefts of a subset of trim levels in your area. All 2022 models and trims have an immobilizer applied either at the beginning of the year or as a running change. All Kia vehicles for sale in the U.S. meet or exceed Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards,맥스카지노� the Kia statement said.맥스카지노�Hyundai Motor America is concerned with the rise in local auto thefts. The safety and well-being of our customers and the community is and will remain our top priority. These vehicles meet or exceed Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and engine immobilizers are standard equipment on all new Hyundai vehicles,맥스카지노� the Hyundai statement said.The suits call on Kia and Hyundai to either fix or replace the models without the immobilizers.맥스카지노�Car manufacturers are reluctant to do recalls because of the cost and avoid them generally until they맥스카지노�re mandated by governments. These problems are fixable and should be fixed,맥스카지노� McClain said.In addition to the statements, Kia and Hyundai provided toll-free phone lines for customers to ask questions or express concerns.For Kia:1 (800) 333-4542For Hyundai: 1 (800) 633-5151Watch the video above for the full story.