Passenger car – cooling fan blades to passenger cars
Passenger car – cooling fan blades to passenger cars was recalled on 19 October 2007 under EU Safety Gate alert 1054/07. Injuries risk reported by Greece. The product poses risk of injuries because there is a possibility of breakage of the cooling fan blades.
| Alert Number | 1054/07 |
| Brand | KIA |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Greece |
| Country of Origin | Republic of Korea |
| Model Number | Passengers’ car model Sportage (type JA) |
| Published | 19 October 2007 |
Risk Description
The product poses risk of injuries because there is a possibility of breakage of the cooling fan blades. The broken blades could destroy important parts of the vehicle’s engine, like the cooler, leading to damage to the engine while the car is in motion. This could then be a reason for a road accident.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by the manufacturerDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
The recall concerns vehicles built from May 2001 to December 2002.
⚠️ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a injuries hazard related to Passenger car – cooling fan blades to passenger cars.
About this risk
This product has a design or manufacturing defect that can cause physical injuries such as cuts, bruises, fractures, or other bodily harm during normal use.
Recommended action
Stop using the product immediately. Check yourself and family members for any injuries. Store the product safely out of reach and contact the retailer or manufacturer for a replacement or refund.
Who is at risk?
All users, particularly children and elderly people who may be more vulnerable to injury.