Montgomery County Police and Hyundai Motor America Host Second Free Anti-Theft Software Update

For immediate release: Monday, July 29, 2024

MEDIA CONSULTING:

WHO: Montgomery County Police Department

Chef Marc R. Yamada

Representatives of Hyundai Motor America

WHAT: Press conference – Hyundai joins forces with Montgomery PD to prevent

Car thefts

WHEN: Thursday, August 1, 2024, 10 a.m.

WHERE: Montgomery County Police Department

100 Edison Park Drive

Gaithersburg, MD 20878

The Montgomery County Police Department meets with Hyundai representatives for a press conference to kick off our second three-day event to help Hyundai owners prevent car theft.

A representative will provide details of the free software update to all owners and lessees of Hyundai vehicles (model years 2011-2021) with mechanical “turn-to-start” key ignition.

The software upgrade event will see eligible Hyundai vehicles equipped with anti-theft software designed to protect against theft mode popularized on social media. This upgrade is offered free of charge.

The free anti-theft software event takes place Friday And Saturday (2 and 3 August) from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday (4 August) from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Paint Brach High School, 14121 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville.

Flyers in English and Spanish are attached to this press release.

There is no cost. All Hyundai owners who visit us will receive a free steering wheel lock.

MEDIA CONTACT: Ira Gabriel (657) 568-7471, Hyundai Corporate Media Relations

MEDIA ENQUIRIES:

website: https://www.hyundaiantitheft.com/

B Roll: https://www.hyundaiantitheft.com/resources-for-media/

Public event video: Summary video of the Hyundai Anti-Theft Clinic

Media: Please confirm your participation with the Press Information Office.