Kia Plug-in Hybrid: A Reduction Of Contact Pressure On The Main Relays Causes Heat Build Up In The Main Power Relay Assembly.
Recall Summary Kia is recalling approximately 10,042 Kia Plug-in Hybrid and Kia Niro Hybrid vehicles in the United Kingdom due to a problem with the main power relay assembly. The main relays have reduced contact pressure, which causes heat to build up in the assembly. Dealers will replace the main relays and check the power relay assembly for heat damage, replacing the entire assembly if necessary.
- Recalling firm
- KIA
- Product
- Vehicles: KIA PLUG-IN HYBRID, KIA NIRO HYBRID. Units affected: 10,042
- Reason
- A reduction of contact pressure on the main relays causes heat build-up in the main Power Relay Assembly (PRA) Remedy: Replace the main relays and inspect the PRA for heat damage. If PRA shows signs of heat damage replace the complete unit
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2019-05-28
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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