Kia Sportage passenger car — fire risk (A12/00020/23)
Hazard
The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short circuit.This could result in an engine compartment fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Measures taken
- Recall of the product from end users — Manufacturer
Product description
KIA Sportage (SLe)
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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