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VehicleMay 10, 2021440,370 affected

Kia recall: Service brakes, hydraulic

Park outside. NHTSA and the maker advise parking these vehicles outside and away from buildings until they are repaired.

What is wrong

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles previously recalled under recall 20V-519. Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short.

What could happen

An electrical short in the HECU increases the risk of a fire while parked or driving.

The fix

Owners are advised to park outside and away from other vehicles and structures until the recall repair is completed. Dealers will install a new multi-fuse, and inspect the HECU for leaks, replacing the HECU if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 2, 2021. This recall supersedes previous NHTSA recall number 20V-519. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC212.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
21V331000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Kia Motors America
Reported to NHTSA
May 10, 2021
Owners notified
Jul 2, 2021
Vehicles or items affected
440,370
Started by
NHTSA investigation
Built
–
Part
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
Maker's own recall number
SC212

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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