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Kia recall: Electrical system

What is wrong

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Kia Sportage vehicles manufactured August 9, 2007, to May 13, 2009. The wire harness cover on the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may be improperly sealed allowing water to get onto the HECU circuit board. If the water is contaminated with salt, such as could occur from melted snow, the wire harness connector pins may corrode and the circuit board may short circuit.

What could happen

If the HECU short circuits, there is an increased risk of an engine compartment fire.

The fix

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the connector pins for corrosion, if no corrosion is found, the connector cover will be replaced. If corrosion is present, the dealer will replace the HECU assembly and the connector cover, free of charge. The recall began on November 28, 2016. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC138.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
16V815000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Kia Motors America
Reported to NHTSA
Nov 10, 2016
Owners notified
Dec 28, 2016
Vehicles or items affected
71,704
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Aug 9, 2007 to May 13, 2009
Part
Electrical system › Wiring
Maker's own recall number
SC138

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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