Kia America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16V815000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V815000 by Kia America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2008-2009 kia sportage vehicles manufactured august 9, 2007, to may 13, 2009 Includes 71,704 affected units, Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit may Short, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2008-2009 kia sportage vehicles manufactured august 9, 2007, to may 13, 2009
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.