NHTSA issues first-ever whistleblower award of $24M to Hyundai insider
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Aaron Nicodemus2021-11-09T19:36:00
A former Korean safety engineer with Hyundai will receive the first whistleblower award from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: A $24.3 million payment for information regarding engine safety issues in 1.6 million Hyundai and Kia vehicles sold in the U.S.
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