EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger car Kia “Stinger (CK), K9 (RJ)” — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/02520/24
Summary
The oil supply line and hose assembly on the turbocharger's left-hand side may degrade due to heat from the exhaust manifold. This can cause oil leaks, and if oil comes into contact with hot exhaust parts, it could trigger a fire in the engine compartment. 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…
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Product
Passenger car — Kia
- Brand
- Kia
- Name / model
- Stinger (CK), K9 (RJ) · e11*2007/46*4002*00, e11*2007/46*4002*01, e11*2007/46*4002*03, e5*2007/46*1079*02, e5*2007/46*1079*03, e5*2007/46*1079*04
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Passenger car.
- Production dates: 17.07.2017 - 14.08.2021
What is the risk?
- The oil supply line and hose assembly on the turbocharger's left-hand side may degrade due to heat from the exhaust manifold. This can cause oil leaks, and if oil comes into contact with hot exhaust parts, it could trigger a fire in the engine compartment. 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ManufacturerCategory 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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