Soul EV (SK3) Niro EV (DE)
Environment Motor vehicles Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/01401/21 |
| Brand | Kia |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Environment |
| Notifying Country | France |
| Country of Origin | Republic of Korea |
| Model Number | Niro de e4*2007/46*1139*09 à e4*2007/46*1139*09 Soul de e4*2007/46*1365*02 à e4*2007/46*1365*02 |
| Published | 8 October 2021 |
Risk Description
The open circuit of the bus bar generating a vehicle malfunction producing a DTC. The bus bar is the large socket which is fixed by screws on the injection computer (ECU) the loose plug can lead to injection faults, hence the risk of pollution emission at the exhaust. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
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: 07/08/2021
Product Description
Open circuit of the bus bar