Kia — recall

Automotive · Saudi Arabia · 2024-09-19

Kia vehicle's control unit electrical short circuit may cause engine compartment fire

Country	Saudi Arabia
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-09-19
Models affected	SOUL (2010 To 2013), cerato (2007 To 2013), Optima (2010 To 2015), Sportage (2007 To 2011), Sorento (2010 To 2014)
Units affected	12987
Defect	Possible electrical short circuit in the control unit, which could cause a fire in the engine compartment while parked or driving.
Remedy	Contact with the company the necessary repairs free of charges
Recall number	24133
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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