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Kia — The ptc (positive temperature coefficient) heater in some sorento (xm) models can overheat due to potential damage of the connector terminal. this can lead to a malfunction of the ptc heater and a risk of fire.

Brand: Kia Model/Code: 221086 Recall Date: 6 February 2023 Source: DVSA Reference: R-2022-343
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⚠ What You Should Do

Replace the PTC relay and move the wiring fixing point. In cases of local thermal damage of PTC replace the PTC core and connector.

Recall Details

Defect: The PTC (positive temperature coefficient) heater in some Sorento (XM) diesel models can overheat due to potential damage of the connector terminal. This can lead to a malfunction of the PTC heater and a risk of fire.

Remedy: Replace the PTC relay and move the wiring fixing point. In cases of local thermal damage of PTC replace the PTC core and connector.

Vehicles affected: 6377

DVSA Recall Reference: R/2022/343

Make: KIA | Model: SORENTO

To check if your specific vehicle is affected, visit the DVSA vehicle recall checker, select your vehicle make and model, and look for recall reference R/2022/343.

Why This Product Is Dangerous

The PTC (positive temperature coefficient) heater in some Sorento (XM) diesel models can overheat due to potential damage of the connector terminal. This can lead to a malfunction of the PTC heater and a risk of fire.

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