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KIA - High voltage battery system may malfunction and cause a sudden loss of power
Official notice
13 Jun 2018
Last checked
13 Jun 2018
An official DVSA notice concerns KIA - High voltage battery system may malfunction and cause a sudden loss of power. High voltage battery system may malfunction and cause a sudden loss of power Published 2018-06-13.
What to do now
Replace the battery management system (bms) main and sub units and wiring loom
Units affected
398
Recall number
R-2018-123
Official notice
2018-06-13
The hazard
The hazard
High voltage battery system may malfunction and cause a sudden loss of power
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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