Picanto
Fire Motor vehicles Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/1150/19 |
| Brand | Kia |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Fire |
| Notifying Country | Belgium |
| Country of Origin | Republic of Korea |
| Model Number | Picanto (TA) |
| Published | 2 August 2019 |
Risk Description
The fuel filler and fuel levelling hoses may wear over time, potentially resulting in a fuel leak. Fuel leakage close to a source of ignition increases the risk of the vehicle catching fire.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 21/06/2019
Product Description
Passenger cars equipped with a petrol engine.