KIA — recall
Automotive · Australia · 2024-08-02
Kia car's turbocharger oil feed pipe may deteriorate from heat, causing an oil leak
| Country | Australia |
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| Category | Automotive |
| Published | 2024-08-02 |
| Manufacturer | KIA AUSTRALIA PTY LTD |
| Models affected | MY 2018-2022 CK Stinger |
| Model year | 2016 - 2021 |
| Units affected | 6879 |
| Defect | The left-hand turbocharger oil feed pipe and hose assembly may deteriorate due to heat from the exhaust manifold. If this occurs, oil could leak into the engine bay and contact hot engine components, resulting in a vehicle fire. A vehicle fire could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users, bystanders and/or damage to property. |
| Remedy | Owners of affected vehicles should immediately contact their preferred Kia dealership schedule an appointment to have the oil feed pipe replaced, free of charge. |
| Recall number | REC-006044 |
| 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. |
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| 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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