KIA Picanto cars (model code SA)

A possible brake fluid leak into the HECU unit may cause a short circuit and electrical overload in the ABS module, which can lead to an engine compartment fire, whether the vehicle is parked or moving. Potential effects: vehicle fire, injuries, life-threatening danger.

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Risk Level

Critical

Manufacturer

KIA Polska Sp. z o.o.

Batch Number

Pojazdy wyprodukowane od 17.12.2009 do 11.01.2011

Notice Date

18.12.2024

What to do if you have this product?

A recall means the product may be unsafe. Here is what to do if you have it at home.

1

Do not eat or use the product

Stop using or consuming it immediately and keep it out of reach of children.
2

Check the batch number and expiry date

Compare the batch/lot number and the best-before or expiry date with the details in the alert — sometimes only specific batches are affected.
3

Return it to the shop

You can take the product back to the shop where you bought it. For a safety recall a refund is due even without a receipt.
4

Get help and report it

If you feel unwell after using the product, contact a doctor. You can also report the case to the relevant authority — GIS, GIF or UOKiK.

General guidance for recalled products in Poland. Always follow the specific instructions in the official alert and from the manufacturer or retailer.

Important Information

What You Should Know

Recommendations

Consumers should schedule a visit to a KIA authorized service center to install new low-capacity fuses in the HECU unit and follow the manufacturer’s instructions received in the recall notice.

Actions Taken

KIA Polska Sp. z o.o. notified the President of UOKiK about the hazard, initiated a recall campaign covering 40 vehicles on the Polish market, and is calling owners to visit authorized workshops to in...