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Kia Australia has issued a recall for 6155 examples of the 2024 model-year Carnival and Carnival Hybrid (HEV), due to a potentially defective wiring harness that could cause a loss of power steering.
“Due to a manufacturing defect, the main wiring harness may come in contact with the steering column shaft and become damaged. This may result in the loss of power assisted steering,” the company says in its recall notice.
“A loss of power steering assist whilst driving increases the risk of an accident, causing serious injury or death to vehicle occupants and other road users.”
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Key details:
- 6155 vehicles from model year 2024
- The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) list is attached here
- The recall notice is attached here
Owners of the affected Carnival people movers will be contacted in writing, asking them “to immediately schedule an appointment with their preferred Kia dealer to have the main wiring harness position adjusted or if required replaced, free of charge”.
For more information, contact Kia Customer Service at 131 542.
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