Kia Sorento BL, Carnival VQ passenger car — fire risk
Hazard
Oil and humidity may penetrate into the into the power supply of the ABS control module. As a result, short-circuit may occur, leading to electrical overload and increased risk of fire.
Measures taken
- Recall of the product from end users — Distributor (29/06/2020)
What should I do?
If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.
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