SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Published September 26, 2023 · Recall initiated: September 25, 2023
What's the hazard
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
What to do
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the HECU fuse, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 14, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2024 through June 18, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC284.
Recall details
- Brand
- KIA
- Model
- SORENTO
- Manufacturer
- Kia America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2013 KIA SORENTO | 2013 KIA RIO | 2011 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID | 2013 KIA SOUL | 2012 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID | 2013 KIA SPORTAGE | 2014 KIA SORENTO | 2014 KIA OPTIMA | 2014 KIA CADENZA | 2013 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID | 2014 KIA RIO | 2015 KIA OPTIMA | 2015 KIA CADENZA | 2015 KIA RIO | 2015 KIA K900 | 2016 KIA CADENZA | 2016 KIA K900 | 2016 KIA RIO | 2010 KIA RONDO | 2011 KIA RONDO
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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