NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 18V161000
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Published March 12, 2018 · Recall initiated: March 8, 2018
What's the hazard
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Kia Optima hybrid vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a Voltage Protection Device (VPD), designed to protect the high voltage battery module, that may activate inadvertently.
What to do
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will remove the VPD switch and install two newly designed Battery Management Systems (BMS) that contain Overvoltage Protection Devices (OPDs), free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC162.
Recall details
- Brand
- KIA
- Model
- OPTIMA
- Manufacturer
- Kia America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2018 KIA OPTIMA | 2017 KIA OPTIMA
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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