Kia Ceed Phev: Kia Ceed Phev Hca Fuse Replacement
Kia is recalling 3,993 Ceed PHEV vehicles because the circuit board in the Hydraulic Clutch Actuator may become contaminated with fluid, potentially causing an electrical short circuit and fire in the engine compartment while driving. Dealers will either replace the actuator and fuse (if diagnostic codes are present) or install a reduced amperage fuse (if no codes are found). This recall affects Kia Ceed PHEV vehicles in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- KIA
- Product
- Vehicles: KIA Ceed PHEV. Units affected: 3,993
- Reason
- The printed circuit board (PCB) in the Hydraulic Clutch Actuator (HCA) may become contaminated with fluid. A fluid contaminated PCB may lead to an electrical short circuit which in extreme cases may potentially result in a fire in the engine compartment while driving. Remedy: Check vehicle for Diagnostic Trouble Codes if HCA related codes are found replace the HCA its connector and reduced amperage fuse modifying the fuse board to suit. If no related DTC are recorded fit reduced amperage fuse only modifying the fuse board to suit.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2025-03-02
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/b9bb8053-b2fb-49b4-aa05-7973d64a3f8d