Kia Motors Pakistan Recalled Sportage over ‘Safety Hazards’

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After Hyundai, Kia Lucky Motors has also issued a recall for its compact SUV, KIA Sportage’ over safety hazards. In a statement, the company has asked the Sportage owners to take their vehicles to nearby authorized dealerships of the company for an inspection.

The statement read that the KIA is committed to provide the best quality products and services to its customers. “We believe in eliminating potential hazards by taking prompt action for the continues safety,” KLM said.

It further said as part of Kia’s global campaign, Lucky Motors is carrying out a Special Safety Service Campaign. “It is related to the inspection, and if required, replacement of HECU fuse kit in Kia Sportage,” the statement mentioned., adding that a potential electrical issue of this component may result in safety hazards.

The car manufacturer has requested the owners of Kia Sportage to visit its 33 authorized dealerships across 19 cities, to avail this free service. It is pertinent to mention that 3-4 incidents of fire have happened in Sportage since last year.

A Bit of Background: 

Last year back in March of 2020, virtually a brand new [1500 kilometers on odometer] KIA Sportage went on  fire and made headlines. Obviously it started an extensive discussion all cross the country among car enthusiasts and general public. Huge flams of fire were seen in this case and extreme heat melted every other part of the engine compartment. The fire was so intense, it even opened seams of the bonnet.

The Sportage fire news spread on social media like always and after few days KIA Pakistan made an official statement via their Facebook page by releasing a 8 point report.

KIA Statement

International Recall:

As a background, As a backup info, Hyundai/Kia reached a $760 Million settlement in United States after a US government agency NHTSA completed its investigation into engine fires of Kia/ Hyundai vehicles in United States. Not only this , Hyundai/ Kia were additionally fined $210 Million in civil penalties after US safety regulators said that companies failed to recall vehicles for engine fires in a timely fashion.
There were over 3100 engine fires and 103 reported injuries and in all these cases , the fire started in engine bay without the vehicle being in any accident/ crash itself. The US fires were reported [ for various reasons] in Hyundai/ Kia 2.0L and 2.4 liter engines under various models from 2011 to 2019 which includes, Sonata, Santa FE, Sportage , Sorento, Tucson, Optima. Total of approximately 5 million Kia/ Hyundai brand models are having issues in USA.
Recently, Hyundai and KIA has also recalled their certain models in United States as well as Australia over issues with ABS and brake fluid leak problem which can also cause fire. The problem is so serious that, KIA and Hyundai have asked the owners of problem vehicles / recalled units to park their vehicles outside their homes. This recall includes USDM Tucson and Sportage from model year 2016 to 2021. As per the companies “vehicles may have an increased risk of an electrical short circuit within the ABS module when it is exposed to moisture, which in turn can lead to an increased risk of an engine compartment fire. “
So, if you are a Sportage owner, take you car to Kia authorized dealership as soon as possible to keep you, your family and your car safe.

 

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