NHTSA Recall 16V815000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V815000; Date: Nov. 10, 2016
If the hecu short circuits, there is an increased risk of an engine compartment fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 KIA Sportage; 2009 KIA Sportage
Component: Electrical System:wiring
Manufactured by: Kia Motors America
Affected Units:: 71,704
Recall Summary:
Kia motors America (kia) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 kia sportage vehicles manufactured August 9, 2007, to may 13, 2009. The wire harness cover on the hydraulic electronic control unit (hecu) may be improperly sealed allowing water to get onto the hecu circuit board. If the water is contaminated with salt, such as could occur from melted snow, the wire harness connector pins may corrode and the circuit board may short circuit.
How to Fix:
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the connector pins for corrosion, if no corrosion is found, the connector cover will be replaced. If corrosion is present, the dealer will replace the hecu assembly and the connector cover, free of charge. The recall began on November 28, 2016. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc138.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 28, 2016
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