SOUTH EUCLID, Ohio — The South Euclid Police Department has announced that anti-theft steering wheel locks are now available to qualifying South Euclid Hyundai and Kia vehicle owners.
Residents of the city who own a qualifying vehicle are now able to call 216-691-4252 to reserve a steering lock and schedule a time for pickup. You must show proof of ownership of a qualifying vehicle (listed below) to be eligible for the lock according to the South Euclid PD.
Hyundai Models
- 2017-2020 Elantra
- 2015-2019 Sonata
- 2020-2021 Venue
Kia Models
- 2011-2021 Kia Sorento
- 2011-2021 Kia Soul
The post on their Facebook page can be seen HERE.
Major upgrades in anti-theft software for certain Hyundai vehicle models are now available, with more models being added in the near future.
According to Hyundai's website the following vehicles have upgrades available:
- 2017-2020 Elantra
- 2015-2019 Sonata
- 2020-2021 Venue
The following models will have software upgrades coming in June of this year:
- 2018-2022 Accent
- 2011-2016 Elantra
- 2021-2022 Elantra
- 2018-2020 Elantra GT
- 2013-2014 Genesis Coupe
- 2018-2022 Kona
- 2020-2021 Palisade
- 2013-2018 Santa Fe Sport
- 2013-2022 Santa Fe
- 2019 Santa Fe XL
- 2011-2014 Sonata
- 2011-2022 Tucson
Editor's note: The video above is from 3News' previous coverage of the Hyundai and Kia car theft reaction in the city of Cleveland.