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KIA - Brake lights may malfunction
Official notice
1 Jun 2013
Last checked
1 Jun 2013
An official DVSA notice concerns KIA - Brake lights may malfunction. Brake lights may malfunction Published 2013-06-01.
What to do now
Recall vehicles likely to be affected to replace the brake light switch.
Units affected
40,769
Recall number
R-2013-055
Official notice
2013-06-01
The hazard
The hazard
Brake lights may malfunction
How to check if you're affected
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.
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Brand: KIA. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
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KIA - The ptc (positive temperature coefficient) heater in some sorento (xm) models can overheat due to potential damage of the connector terminal. This can lead to a malfunction of the ptc heater and a risk of fire.
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