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Kia is recalling over 100,000 vehicles across six model lines built between 2009 and 2018, as they pose a fire risk.
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Kia Australia has recalled a total of 104,101 vehicles across numerous model lines as an electrical short circuit could occur and ignite a fire, even when the vehicle is switched off.
The recall affects previous-generation examples of the Rio, Soul, Optima, Sportage, Sorento and Rondo.
Kia Australia is advising owners not to park their vehicles near any flammable structures or in an enclosed space like a garage.
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“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,” the company says in its recall notices for these vehicles.
“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 when the key is switched off and the vehicle is parked.
“A vehicle fire could increase the risk injury or death to vehicle occupants or bystanders and/or damage to property.”
Kia says it’s contacting all known owners of affected vehicles by direct mail.
If you own an affected vehicle, you’ll need to contact a Kia Australia to organise a free inspection and repair.
If you have any further questions about the recall, you can contact Kia Customer Service on 131 542.
Here are the details for each of the separate recalls:
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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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