NHTSA Recall 22V703000
NHTSA Campaign Id 22V703000; Date: Sep. 19, 2022
a fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 KIA Sorento; 2017 KIA Sorento; 2018 KIA Sorento; 2019 KIA Sorento; 2020 KIA Sorento; 2021 KIA Sorento; 2022 KIA Sorento; 2021 KIA Sorento Hybrid; 2022 KIA Sorento Hybrid; 2023 KIA Sorento Hybrid; 2022 KIA Sorento Phev; 2023 KIA Sorento Phev; 2017 KIA Sportage; 2018 KIA Sportage; 2019 KIA Sportage; 2020 KIA Sportage; 2021 KIA Sportage; 2022 KIA Sportage
Component: Trailer Hitche
Manufactured by: Kia America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 70,887
Recall Summary:
kia america, inc. (kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 sorento, 2021-2022 sorento hybrid (hev), 2022-2023 sorento plug-in hybrid (phev), and 2017-2022 sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a kia dealership. debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (pcb) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
How to Fix:
owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. the remedy is currently under development. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed november 14, 2022. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc249.
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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