SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Published March 5, 2021 · Recall initiated: March 4, 2021
What's the hazard
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Sportage and Cadenza vehicles. The electrical circuit in the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may short-circuit, which can cause a fire in the engine compartment.
What to do
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace certain fuses in the electrical junction box. Vehicles equipped with an electronic parking brake (EPB) will also receive a HECU software update. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on April 30, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC206.
Recall details
- Brand
- KIA
- Model
- SPORTAGE
- Manufacturer
- Kia America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2017 KIA SPORTAGE | 2017 KIA CADENZA | 2018 KIA SPORTAGE | 2018 KIA CADENZA | 2019 KIA SPORTAGE | 2019 KIA CADENZA | 2020 KIA SPORTAGE | 2021 KIA SPORTAGE
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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