Kia has recalled the diesel variants of the Seltos over a possible issue with the fuel pump of the 1.5-litre diesel . The recall has been announced for all diesel variants of the Seltos manufactured between October 1, 2019, and March 13, 2020.
The recall has been undertaken thanks to the possible risk of alittle hole developing at rock bottom of the fuel pump or a crack in its assembly. It could cause issues like car vibration, reduced pickup, and/or a drag while starting the vehicle. The 1.5-litre diesel unit is obtainable with the selection of a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic drive . It seems the matter could affect both options of the diesel variants as neither one has been specified for the recall.
Kia dealers are likely to contact the owners of the affected vehicles to bring their cars to the dealership/service centre for an inspection. The carmaker will replace the faulty part (if found) freed from cost.
While it’s uncertain if the diesel-powered variants of the SUV are safe to be driven in their current condition, we recommend you discover out if your vehicle falls under the scope of the recall. If yes, do catch on inspected at the earliest to stay your car within the better of health.
About Kia Seltos:
The South Korean automobile manufacturer, Kia Motors have put during a lot of efforts on the Seltos SUV. it’s the very first car from the brand within the Indian automobile market. Kia has done an incredible job with the planning and plenty of features of the Seltos. With its attractive pricing and style , people have fallen crazy with this SUV.
Braking responsibilities are managed by disc units within the front and drums/discs brakes at the rear. The Kia Seltos safety features host a complete of 6 airbags, Anti-lock braking system with electronic brakeforce distribution, Brake Assist, blind-spot view mirror, Hill-start assist, vehicle stability management, brake assist and front and rear parking sensors. there’s a 360-degree surround camera for the right vehicle parking and a tyre pressure monitoring system.
Kia has tuned the suspension of the Seltos perfectly for city use and it’s only the really bad pot-holes which filter through the cabin. The steering offers decent feedback for daily use. The SUV remains stable on the highways and has minimal body-roll. Speaking about the performance, the turbo-lag is well controlled. The turbo petrol offers enthusiastic performance and feels eager. Having said that remainder of the engines offer specialized performance for daily use. The brakes are confidence-inspiring thanks to the front and rear discs.