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KIA - Vehicles may have brake fluid contamination caused by topping up with an incorrect fluid
Official notice
3 Feb 2021
Last checked
3 Feb 2021
An official DVSA notice concerns KIA - Vehicles may have brake fluid contamination caused by topping up with an incorrect fluid. Vehicles may have brake fluid contamination caused by topping up with an incorrect fluid Published 2021-02-03.
What to do now
Replace the brake master cylinder and change the brake fluid on affected vehicles.
Units affected
578
Recall number
R-2020-357
Official notice
2021-02-03
The hazard
The hazard
Vehicles may have brake fluid contamination caused by topping up with an incorrect fluid
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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