Kia — Picanto
Passenger car.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Fire
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Hazard
- Due to an internal leak of brake fluid, a short circuit can occur in the electrical circuit for the ABS/ESC (Anti-lock Braking System / Electronic Stability Control) system. This can lead to an increase in current and overheating in the fuse box, increasing the risk of the engine catching fire.
- Origin
- Republic of Korea
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Recall of the product from end users
What is this? Kia Picanto cars may have a leak of brake fluid. This can cause a short circuit in the ABS/ESC system.
What's happening? The short circuit can overheat the fuse box. This raises the risk of a fire in the engine.
Does this affect me? Owners of Picanto cars in Germany, Denmark, France, Ireland, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, or Slovakia may be affected.
What should I do? Take your car to a Kia dealer for a free check. Ask your mechanic about any risks before driving.
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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Due to an internal leak of brake fluid, a short circuit can occur in the electrical circuit for the ABS/ESC (Anti-lock Braking System / Electronic Stability Control) system. This can lead to an increase in current and overheating in the fuse box, increasing the risk of the engine catching fire. · Origin: Republic of Korea
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