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Kia is recalling 627 examples of its Carnival diesel as they may lose power or stall.
“Due to incorrect manufacturing of an engine wiring harness, a poor connection may occur at the crankshaft position sensor which may lead to a loss of motive power and/or engine stalling,” the company says in its recall notice.
“A loss of motive power or engine stalling whilst driving could increases the risk of an accident causing injury or death to vehicle occupants and/or other road users.”
- A total of 627 vehicles are affected from 2023
- The VIN list is attached here
- The original recall notice is attached here
If you own an affected vehicle, you need to immediately contact a Kia dealership to schedule an appointment and have the affected wiring harness replaced, free of charge.
If you have any further questions, you can contact Kia Customer Service on 131 542.
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William Stopford is an automotive journalist based in Brisbane, Australia. William is a Business/Journalism graduate from the Queensland University of Technology who loves to travel, briefly lived in the US, and has a particular interest in the American car industry.
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