NHTSA Recall 16V862000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V862000; Date: Nov. 30, 2016
If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 KIA Sorento; 2017 KIA Sorento; 2017 KIA Sportage
Component: Electrical System
Manufactured by: Kia Motors America
Affected Units:: 10,212
Recall Summary:
Kia motors America (kia) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 sorento vehicles manufactured October 27, 2014, to August 25, 2016, and 2017 sportage vehicles manufactured December 10, 2015, to August 26, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that, due to a malfunction of the tow hitch module, may result in the trailer brake lights being constantly illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, " lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. "
How to Fix:
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trailer tow hitch harness, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2017. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc142.
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: Jan 19, 2017
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