Kia Carens Un: Kia Hecu Fuse Replacement
Kia Recall Summary Kia is recalling approximately 160,314 vehicles across multiple models due to a potential internal leak in the hydraulic brake control unit that could cause an electrical short circuit. In rare cases, this could lead to overheating and a possible fire under the hood. Kia will replace the fuses in the junction box with lower-rated versions to address the issue.
- Recalling firm
- KIA
- Product
- Vehicles: KIA Carens UN, KIA Rio JB, KIA Picanto SA, KIA Carens RP, KIA SPORTAGE SLe, KIA Optima TF, KIA Soul AM, KIA Sorento XM, KIA Rio UB. Units affected: 160,314
- Reason
- The HECU hydraulic electronic control unit of affected vehicles equipped with Anti-lock Brake Systems ABS and Electronic Stability Control ESC could leak internally and cause an electrical short over time. In extreme cases the HECU could overheat with a possible risk of an under bonnet fire. Remedy: The recall will replace the fuses in the junction box with a lower rated version.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2024-12-05
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/6c6a3ba5-49cc-49ad-b037-a0d5b1d231ec