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VehicleSep 19, 202270,887 affected

Kia recall: Trailer hitches

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

What is wrong

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.

What could happen

A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

The fix

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect the vehicle, and, as necessary, replace the fuse and/or tow hitch harness module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC249.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
22V703000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Kia America, Inc.
Reported to NHTSA
Sep 19, 2022
Owners notified
Jul 27, 2023
Vehicles or items affected
70,887
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
–
Part
Trailer hitches
Maker's own recall number
SC249

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.nhtsa.gov.

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