Recalls: Kia BD Cerato
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Kia BD Cerato
2018-19 Kia BD Cerato: tow bar wiring harness
In December 2019, recall campaign A00028 was issued for Kia BD Cerato vehicles that were fitted with a tow bar trailer wiring harness and available for sale from 27 December 2018 to 9 December 2019. Due to incorrect wiring, all lights on the trailer could become inoperative when the ignition was off, including the hazard and brake lights. If the hazard or brake lights became inoperative, other road users may not see the stopped vehicle – this increased the risk of a collision and injury to vehicle occupants and other road users. To fix, the trailer wiring harness was to be repaired. For further information, please see PRA 2019/18024.
2022 Kia BD Cerato: label may be missing from vehicle jack
In July 2022, recall campaign 221077 was issued for 2022 Kia BD Cerato vehicles. In these vehicles, the label with the required safety information and instructions may not have been affixed to the vehicle jack as required. This could result in inappropriate use of the vehicle jack and, in such circumstances, the raised vehicle could fall off the jack – this posed a risk of serious injury or death to persons in the area. Due to the missing label, the supplied jack may not comply with the mandatory standard for vehicle jacks, AS/NZS 2693:2007. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-005472.
Problems and faults: Kia BD Cerato
Overview
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Problems and faults: Kia BD Cerato
No information regarding common problems and faults for the Kia BD Cerato is currently available.
