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Passenger car — recall

Automotive · European Union · 2025-01-17

Origin: Republic of Korea

Kia passenger car hydraulic clutch actuator PCB contaminated with fluid, causing malfunction

Country	European Union
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-01-17
Country of origin	Republic of Korea
Manufacturer	Kia
Models affected	Ceed PHEV, Xceed PHEV
Defect	The printed circuit board (PCB) in the hydraulic clutch actuator (HCA) can become contaminated with fluid. A PCB that is contaminated with fluid can cause an electrical short-circuit, resulting in a fire in the engine compartment while driving.
Remedy	Recall of the product from end users.
Recall number	SR/00217/25
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	UNECE regulations, EU type-approval · Full guide →

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