recall information
Recall number
REC-003639
PRA number
2015/14768
Campaign number
151047
Original published date
make and model information
Make
KIA
Model
CARNIVAL
Affected units
1,375
What are the defects?
There is a potential that during the manufacturing process that a misalignment of the brake booster centre plate and assembly jig may have occurred and caused the o-ring in the brake booster to have been deformed. This could lead to an internal leak in the brake booster which could cause the brake pedal to become hard when applying the pedal repeatedly. As a result increased pedal effort may be required to achieve the expected stopping distance.
What are the hazards?
The loss of braking effectiveness may pose an accident hazard for the driver and other road users
What should consumers do?
A letter will be sent to affected owners by Kia Motors Australia. Owners are advised to contact their authorised Kia dealer to arrange an appointment for rectification.
Supplier details
Kia Motors Australia
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
