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KIA Carens UN, Rio JB, Picanto SA, Carens RP, SPORTAGE SLe, Optima TF, Soul AM, Sorento XM, Rio UB — recall

Automotive · United Kingdom · 2024-12-05

Kia vehicles' HECU (hydraulic electronic control unit) may have a defect

Country	United Kingdom
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-12-05
Manufacturer	KIA
Models affected	Carens UN, Rio JB, Picanto SA, Carens RP, SPORTAGE SLe, Optima TF, Soul AM, Sorento XM, Rio UB
Units affected	160314
Defect	The HECU hydraulic electronic control unit of affected vehicles equipped with Anti-lock Brake Systems ABS and Electronic Stability Control ESC could leak internally and cause an electrical short over time. In extreme cases the HECU could overheat with a possible risk of an under bonnet fire.
Remedy	The recall will replace the fuses in the junction box with a lower rated version.
Recall number	R/2024/465
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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