EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger car Kia “Cerato” — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02510/25
Summary
Due to an internal leak of brake fluid, a short circuit may occur in the electrical circuit for the ABS/ESC (anti-lock braking system / electronic stability control) system. This may lead to an increase in current and overheating in the fuse box, increasing the risk of the engine catching fire, irrespective of whether the vehicle is parked or being driven. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the…
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Product
Passenger car — Kia
- Brand
- Kia
- Name / model
- Cerato · TD, individual approval
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Passenger car.
- Production dates: 06.04.2010 - 22.03.2013
What is the risk?
- Due to an internal leak of brake fluid, a short circuit may occur in the electrical circuit for the ABS/ESC (anti-lock braking system / electronic stability control) system. This may lead to an increase in current and overheating in the fuse box, increasing the risk of the engine catching fire, irrespective of whether the vehicle is parked or being driven. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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