Kia Ceed: The Mesh Filter Inside The Tandem Pump May Block Causing Insufficient Oil Supply And A Risk Of Vacuum Pump Failure. If The Pump Fails There Will Be No Vacuum Assistance And The Possibility O
Recall Summary Kia is recalling 83,124 vehicles (Ceed, Stonic, Sportage, and Optima models) because a mesh filter in the tandem pump may become blocked, reducing oil supply and potentially causing the vacuum pump to fail. If the vacuum pump fails, the braking system will lose power assistance, which could increase stopping distance.
- Recalling firm
- KIA
- Product
- Vehicles: KIA CEED, KIA STONIC, KIA SPORTAGE, KIA OPTIMA. Units affected: 83,124
- Reason
- The mesh filter inside the tandem pump may block causing insufficient oil supply and a risk of vacuum pump failure. If the pump fails there will be no vacuum assistance and the possibility of increased braking distance when applying the brake pedal.� Remedy: Remove the mesh filter and check the vacuum pump for damage if damaged replace the pump/drive belt.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2023-09-29
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/0166ee05-8481-40cf-aef9-8964c143545e