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Automotive · New Zealand · 2025-01-08

Kia Picanto vehicles' HECU fuses may cause a short circuit

Country	New Zealand
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-01-08
Models affected	PICANTO
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 contacted, present vehicle to nearest Kia dealership for inspection.
Recall number	NQ20250108-241154
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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