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CarsLore / EU safety alerts / 2022 / A12/00828/22

Kia Soul

Safety Gate alert A12/00828/22 · Passenger car · published 10 Jun 2022

InjuriesRisk
Serious riskRisk level
GermanyNotified by
Republic of KoreaCountry of origin

The risk

In the event of a collision the two frontal impact sensors may separate. This can affect the deployment of the airbag, increasing the risk of injury. 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.

Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0 · official text, unchanged

Measures taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown

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