Kia — Sorento
Passenger car
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Tipo
- Fire
- Categoria
- Motor vehicles
- Perigo
- The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), responsible for the Anti-lock Braking System, Electronic Stability Control System and Traction Control System, can remain live even when the vehicle is switched off. If moisture enters the HECU, an electrical short circuit can occur. If an electrical short circuit occurs, this could result in an engine compartment fire.
- Origin
- Republic of Korea
⚖️ Ações ordenadas pelas autoridades
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
What is this? A car safety notice about some Kia Sorento vehicles. A part that helps the brakes and wheels work can stay on even when the car is off. If water gets in, it may cause a fire.
What's happening? Kia has found this problem in some cars. If water enters the part, it could start a fire in the engine area.
Does this affect me? This may affect owners of certain Kia Sorentos in Poland, Bulgaria, Germany, and other listed countries.
What should I do? Take your car to a Kia dealer right away. Ask your mechanic or Kia for help to fix it.
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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), responsible for the Anti-lock Braking System, Electronic Stability Control System and Traction Control System, can remain live even when the vehicle is switched off. If moisture enters the HECU, an electrical short circuit can occur. If an electrical short circuit occurs, this could result in an engine compartment fire. · Origin: Republic of Korea
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