NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 22V051000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Published February 3, 2022 · Recall initiated: February 2, 2022
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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 were mailed September 22, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC227.
Recall details
- Brand
- KIA
- Model
- SPORTAGE
- Manufacturer
- Kia America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2014 KIA SPORTAGE | 2015 KIA SPORTAGE | 2016 KIA K900 | 2016 KIA SPORTAGE | 2017 KIA K900 | 2018 KIA K900
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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