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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.
Official notice
6 Feb 2023
An official DVSA notice concerns 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.. 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. Published 2023-02-06.
What to do now
Replace the ptc relay and move the wiring fixing point. In cases of local thermal damage of ptc replace the ptc core and connector.
Units affected
6,377
Recall number
R-2022-343
Official notice
2023-02-06
The hazard
The hazard
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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How to check if you're affected
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Brand: KIA. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
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