Recall wrap: 57,850 Kia Sportage, Stinger models recalled
Potential fire risk for almost 60,000 popular Kia models, while Ford Focus and Nissan Navara are called back tooKia Australia has announced a nationwide recall for a total of 57,851 vehicles, which the South Korean car-maker says could be at risk of a vehicle fire.
Affected models include 56,203 examples of the Kia Sportage SUV, built from 2016-2021 (QL model code), and 1648 examples of the Kia Stinger sedan built from 2017-2019 (CK model code).
The potential fault is said to come from the vehicle’s Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), which controls the anti-lock braking system (ABS), electronic stability control (ESC) and traction control systems, functions that Kia says could remain live even when the vehicle is switched off.
If moisture enters the HECU unit, an electrical short circuit may occur, which could result in an engine compartment fire – even when the vehicle is parked and switched off.
Kia says it will contact known owners via mail. Meanwhile, vehicles affected by this recall should not be parked in enclosed areas (such as a garage) or near any flammable structures.
Click here to see if your Sportage or Stinger is affected by this recall.
Elsewhere, Ford Australia has announced a recall for 342 examples of its 2018-19 Ford Focus, sold in Australia between September 28, 2018 and May 16, 2019.
The manufacturer says the transmission stud may chafe on the engine wiring loom and/or the engine warning light may illuminate. If damage to the loom occurs, it could lead to reduced engine power or the engine could stall.
Ford says it’ll contact known owners to organise a free inspection and repair. Meanwhile, you can click here to see if your Ford Focus is affected.
At the same time, Nissan Australia has recalled its D23 Nissan Navara (model year 2015) which could be fitted with incorrect top tether strap anchor points for child restraints.
Nissan says the top tethers fitted to a total of 73 Navara models may not be strong enough to keep a child seat securely fastened and may break during an accident, which may result in serious injury or death to the child.
Owners are being asked to contact their local Nissan dealer to have the top tethers replaced free of charge. Click here to see if your vehicle is affected.
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