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Kia Corporation K5 (TF), K5 Hybrid (TF HEV) — recall

Automotive · South Korea · 2024-07-22

Kia K5, K5 Hybrid electrical short circuit may cause an engine compartment fire

Country	South Korea
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-07-22
Manufacturer	Kia Corporation
Models affected	K5 (TF), K5 Hybrid (TF HEV)
Units affected	5559
Defect	Recall due to the possibility of an engine compartment fire caused by an electrical short circuit in the internal circuit board of the Electronic Control Hydraulic Unit (HECU).
Component	Braking system, other
Remedy	Replace the HECU-related fuse in the engine compartment junction box with an improved part (to prevent fire by cutting off power in case of a short circuit).
Recall number	5306
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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