NHTSA Recall 22V051000
NHTSA Campaign Id 22V051000; Date: Feb. 2, 2022
an engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 KIA K900; 2017 KIA K900; 2018 KIA K900; 2014 KIA Sportage; 2015 KIA Sportage; 2016 KIA Sportage
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module
Manufactured by: Kia Motors America
Affected Units:: 126,747
Recall Summary:
kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 k900 and 2014-2016 sportage vehicles. the hydraulic electronic control unit (hecu) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.
How to Fix:
owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. dealers will install a new fuse for the hecu circuit board, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed march 31, 2022. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc227.
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.nhtsa.gov.
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