Kia Picanto Corrosion may affect handbrake performance Recall
Recall affects Kia PICANTO
Reason for recall: As a result of water ingress and attendant corrosion in the rear calipers the parking brake may not hold the vehicle on a hill when normal force has been applied to the parking brake lever.
When was it announced?
Dec 3, 2012
What action are Kia taking?
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to either clean the axle and housing and fit new seals or where necessary replace the rear calipers.
Does this affect your Picanto?
This issue affects Picanto, this particular recall is for the Picanto.