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Automotive · New Zealand · 2025-01-08

Kia Rio vehicles' HECU fuses may cause a short circuit

Country	New Zealand
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-01-08
Models affected	RIO
Model year	2009-2011
Defect	The HECU (Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit) fuses on some vehicles may be at risk of causing a short circuit which could result in damage.
Remedy	If notified, vehicle owners should contact their nearest Kia dealer to arrange for the recall to be carried out as soon as possible.
Recall number	NQ20250108-241153
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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