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Kia SOUL passenger car — fire risk (SR/00016/25)

EU Safety GateSerious riskFireJan 10, 2025
Photo from the official notice: Kia SOUL passenger car — fire risk (SR/00016/25)

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

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. 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 — Distributor

Product description

Passenger car.

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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