KIA — recall
Automotive · Australia · 2024-07-26
KIA was recalled in Australia on 2024-07-26. Due to a manufacturing defect, moisture may enter into the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) in the Hydraulic Clutch Actuator (HCA). This could cause an electrical short circuit and result in a vehicle fire. A vehicle fire could increase the risk of injury or death…
| Country | Australia |
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| Category | Automotive |
| Published | 2024-07-26 |
| Manufacturer | KIA AUSTRALIA PTY LTD |
| Models affected | DE Niro |
| Model year | 2020 - 2022 |
| Units affected | 1366 |
| Defect | Due to a manufacturing defect, moisture may enter into the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) in the Hydraulic Clutch Actuator (HCA). This could cause an electrical short circuit and result in a vehicle fire. A vehicle fire could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users and bystanders, and/or damage to property. |
| Remedy | Owners of affected vehicles should immediately contact their preferred Kia dealer to schedule an appointment to have the HCA inspected and replaced if required, free of charge. |
| Recall number | REC-006027 |
| Official notice | View source ↗ |
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