Kia recalls over 600,000 cars over possible clutch actuator fire

23/12/2024

Kia is recalling 558,088 vehicles of the Niro HEV and Niro PHEV model series manufactured between 2015 and 2022 and 85,219 vehicles of the Ceed PHEV and Ceed CUV PHEV model series manufactured between 2019 and 2023 to authorised workshops worldwide. The reason for the recall is a short circuit in the hydraulic clutch actuator that can lead to a fire.

In an authorised workshop, the hydraulic clutch actuator (HCA) is checked and replaced if necessary as a preventative measure to minimise potential risks. In addition, a new HCA fuse with a lower capacity will be installed to reduce the possibility of a thermal incident.

The Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA) monitors the recall under the reference numbers “14640R, 14641R“. The internal manufacturer codes are “231113” and “240S01“.

Recall details

Make:	Kia
Model:	Niro HEV, PHEV, Ceed PHEV, Ceed CUV PHEV
Year of manufacture:	2015 – 2022 / 2019 – 2023
Production:	2015 – 2022 / 2019 – 2023
Extent:	558,088 + 85,219
Code:	231113, 240S01
KBA publication date:	17. 12. 2024

Source: KBA 14640R, 14641R (Search Rückrufcode: 231113, 240S01)

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