KIA — recall
Automotive · Australia · 2024-10-09
Kia Rondo HECU issue affects ABS, ESC, and Traction systems
| Country | Australia |
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| Category | Automotive |
| Published | 2024-10-09 |
| Manufacturer | KIA AUSTRALIA PTY LTD |
| Models affected | RP Rondo |
| Model year | 2012 - 2018 |
| Units affected | 1472 |
| Defect | The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), responsible for the Anti-lock Braking System, Electronic Stability Control System and Traction Control System, can remain live even when the vehicle is switched off. If moisture enters the HECU, an electrical short circuit can occur. If an electrical short circuit occurs, this could result in an engine compartment fire when the key is switched off and the vehicle is parked. A vehicle fire could increase the risk injury or death to vehicle occupants or bystanders and/or damage to property. |
| Remedy | Kia Australia is contacting all known owners of affected vehicles by direct mail. Consumers should contact their nearest Kia Australia dealer to arrange for an inspection and repair of the vehicle, free of charge._x000D_ Until it has been repaired, Kia recommends that the vehicle should not be parked near any flammable structures or in an enclosed area, i.e. not in a garage. |
| Recall number | REC-006111 |
| 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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