2016 Kia Sorento | 2017 Kia Sportage | 2017 Kia Sorento — Trailer hitches
Published November 30, 2016 · Recall initiated: November 30, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V862000, published November 30, 2016. Recalling firm: Kia America, Inc.; 2016 Kia Sorento | 2017 Kia Sportage | 2017 Kia Sorento — Trailer hitches.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- KIA
- Model
- SORENTO
- Manufacturer
- Kia America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2016 KIA SORENTO | 2017 KIA SPORTAGE | 2017 KIA SORENTO
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2016 Kia Sorento | 2017 Kia Sportage | 2017 Kia Sorento — Trailer hitches recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V862000 on November 30, 2016. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: KIA. Model: SORENTO.