Kia — SOUL
Passenger car.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Fire
- Catégorie
- Motor vehicles
- Risque
- Due to a brake fluid leak, an electrical short circuit can occur during vehicle operation. This can cause an electrical overload in the ABS module, leading the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), to remain live even when the vehicle is switched off. If moisture enters the HECU, an electrical short circuit can occur. This could result in an engine compartment fire.
- Origin
- Republic of Korea
⚖️ Actions ordonnées par les autorités
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Recall of the product from end users
What is this? This is a warning about some Kia Soul cars. A problem with the brake fluid can cause a fire risk.
What's happening? Some Kia Soul cars may have a brake fluid leak. This can cause an electrical short circuit and possibly a fire in the engine area.
Does this affect me? If you own or drive a Kia Soul, you may be at risk. This affects cars in many European countries.
What should I do? Take your car to a Kia dealer right away. Ask your dealer or a mechanic about this issue.
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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Due to a brake fluid leak, an electrical short circuit can occur during vehicle operation. This can cause an electrical overload in the ABS module, leading the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), to remain live even when the vehicle is switched off. If moisture enters the HECU, an electrical short circuit can occur. This could result in an engine compartment fire. · Origin: Republic of Korea
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