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KIA - A potential coolant leak in the electric power control unit (epcu) could cause a loss of power whilst driving.

Official notice

5 May 2023

MediumDVSA

An official DVSA notice concerns KIA - A potential coolant leak in the electric power control unit (epcu) could cause a loss of power whilst driving.. A potential coolant leak in the electric power control unit (epcu) could cause a loss of power whilst driving. Published 2023-05-05.

What to do now

Inspect the epcu and if a coolant leak is detected replace the unit.�

Units affected

1,132

Recall number

R-2023-121

Official notice

2023-05-05

The hazard

A potential coolant leak in the electric power control unit (epcu) could cause a loss of power whilst driving.

How to check if you're affected

Compare the VIN on your vehicle against the official list. If your VIN is listed, follow the official notice.

Models

E-NIRO

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Affected products

Product 1

KIA e-NIRO

Units affected

1,132

Risk / hazard

A potential coolant leak in the electric power control unit (epcu) could cause a loss of power whilst driving.

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.

Location 1

GB · United Kingdom

Affected area 1

GB · United Kingdom

Company & contacts

Brand

Manufacturer

Kia

Phone

Not provided

Brand: KIA. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).

Source & status

Source

Tier

beta

Category

VEHICLES

Classification

DVSA recall R-2023-121

App estimate

medium

Recall details

Recall number

R-2023-121

Campaign number

231008

Units affected

1,132

Classification

DVSA recall R-2023-121

Source tier

beta

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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