NHTSA Recall 21V137000
NHTSA Campaign Id 21V137000; Date: Mar. 4, 2021
an engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2017 KIA Cadenza; 2018 KIA Cadenza; 2019 KIA Cadenza; 2017 KIA Sportage; 2018 KIA Sportage; 2019 KIA Sportage; 2020 KIA Sportage; 2021 KIA Sportage
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module
Manufactured by: Kia Motors America
Affected Units:: 379,931
Recall Summary:
kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2017-2021 sportage and cadenza vehicles. the electrical circuit in the hydraulic electronic control unit (hecu) may short-circuit, which can cause a fire in the engine compartment.
How to Fix:
kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace certain fuses in the electrical junction box. vehicles equipped with an electronic parking brake (epb) will also receive a hecu software update. repairs will be performed free of charge. owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. the recall is expected to begin april 30, 2021. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc206.
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.
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