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Kia Corporation Bongo III (PU), Bongo III EV (PU EV) — recall

Automotive · South Korea · 2025-01-31

Kia Bongo III vehicles, 12V battery sensor design defect may cause a short circuit

Country	South Korea
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-01-31
Manufacturer	Kia Corporation
Models affected	Bongo III (PU), Bongo III EV (PU EV)
Units affected	86204
Defect	Recall due to the confirmed possibility that a design defect in the 12V battery sensor could lead to a short circuit in its internal circuit, causing the battery sensor to burn out and potentially interfere with safe driving.
Component	Other electrical devices
Remedy	Replacement of the improved 12V battery sensor and fuse.
Recall number	5577
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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