This communication was sent to the authorized Kia dealerships to update them on the recent Kia Media Reports. At Kia, safety is a top priority and we will continue to provide updates regarding news reports about non-collision fires in Kia vehicles and the status of cooperative work with the NHTSA. Should any defect be identified during the course of any investigation, KMA has and will continue to promptly notify the NHTSA and commence a recall.