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Kia SPORTAGE

Safety Gate alert SR/02418/25 · Passenger car · published 4 Jul 2025

InjuriesRisk
Serious riskRisk level
GermanyNotified by
SlovakiaCountry of origin

The risk

The vacuum pump in the engine may be damaged by a mechanical defect on the camshaft due to high acceleration torque when the engine starts. As a result, an increased force may be required to apply the brake pedal, which may increase braking distance. This increases the risk of accidents and injuries. The product does not comply with 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): Importer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: 03/06/2025

Models on CarsLore

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Portugal24
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