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SAFETY GATEReference SR/03805/24

Sorento — incendio

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Identification

Product identification

Product
Sorento
Brand
Kia
Category
Motor vehicles
Lot/s
01.07. 2010 - 21.08.2014
Product domain
Non-foodNagameAlert treatment

Official information

Risk and measures

Risk or hazard
Fire
Official description
The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), responsible for the Anti-lock Braking System, Electronic Stability Control System and Traction Control System, can remain live even when the vehicle is switched off. If moisture enters the HECU, an electrical short circuit can occur. If an electrical short circuit occurs, this could result in an engine compartment fire. 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
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: Unknown

Territory

Geography

Origin
Republic of Korea
Notifying country or territory
Poland
Distribution
Notificado por Poland

Provenance and context

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