Ford maintains the fatal Kuga case is unrelated to other recent Kuga fires
EWN reports that the family of the man who was killed in his Kuga when it burst in to flames will be bringing a class-action lawsuit against Ford.
Reshall Jimmy died in 2015 when his Kuga caught alight and his family have since been trying to get answers from Ford and share relevant information with the manufacturer’s investigation team, says Reshall’s brother, Kaveen Jimmy.
Kaveen and his sister, Renisha, held a press conference in Pretoria today after the car manufacturer announced it was recalling the 1,6 Kuga made between Dec 2012 and Feb 2014.
EWN reports that Ford maintains that there have been no injuries, and that the 2015 case involving Jimmy was unique and unrelated.
On Monday Ford SA CEO Jeff Nemeth explained that Jimmy’s death had nothing to do with the recent problem identified with the Kugas.
“While the case of Mr Jimmy’s vehicle has not been determined. All investigating parties have ruled out an engine compartment fire.”
Attorney Rod Montano says he’ll be acting on behalf of victims to bring a class action against Ford, with 31 claims submitted to the NCC to date.
Source: EWN