NHTSA Recall 21V331000
NHTSA Campaign Id 21V331000; Date: May. 10, 2021
an electrical short in the hecu increases the risk of a fire while parked or driving.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 KIA Optima; 2014 KIA Optima; 2015 KIA Optima; 2014 KIA Sorento; 2015 KIA Sorento
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module
Manufactured by: Kia Motors America
Affected Units:: 440,370
Recall Summary:
kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 optima and 2014-2015 sorento vehicles previously recalled under recall 20v-519. brake fluid may leak inside the hydraulic electronic control unit (hecu), possibly resulting in an electrical short.
How to Fix:
owners are advised to park outside and away from other vehicles and structures until the recall repair is completed. dealers will install a new multi-fuse, and inspect the hecu for leaks, replacing the hecu if necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed july 2, 2021. this recall supersedes previous nhtsa recall number 20v-519. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc212.
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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