Kia · Sorento

The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), responsible for the Anti-lock Braking System, Electronic Stability Control System and Traction Control System, can remain live even when the vehicle is switched off. If moisture enters the HECU, an electrical short circuit can occur. If an electrical short circuit occurs, this could result in an engine compartment fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

Published: 03 January 2025
Notifying authority: Poland
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer. Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: SR/03805/24
Model: e11*2007/46*0634*01; e11*2001/116*0358*04; e11*2007/46*0634*05; e11*2001/116*0358*06; e11*2007/46*0141*03; e11*2001/116*0358*05

Classification

Category: Motor vehicles
Risk type: Fire
Country of origin: Republic of Korea

Product description

Passenger car