recall information
Recall number
REC-006612
Campaign number
261054
Original published date
make and model information
Make
KIA
Model
JA PE PICANTO
Year range
2020 - 2023
Affected units
1,180
Identifying features
VIN (Vehicle identification number)
What are the defects?
Due to a manufacturing defect, the low-pressure fuel feed tube may have insufficient clearance to the battery sensor wiring which could cause the fuel feed tube to become damaged. This may lead to a fuel leak and in the presence of an external ignition source could result in a vehicle fire.
What are the hazards?
A vehicle fire could cause injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users or bystanders and/or damage to property.
What should consumers do?
Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by KIA and asked to make an appointment with their preferred authorised KIA dealer to have the work carried out, free of charge.
Supplier details
KIA AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Contact name
Kia Customer Service
Contact phone
131 542
Contact email
customer_service@kia.com.au
Contact website
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
