Kia America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #20V519000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V519000 by Kia America, Inc.. Affecting 2013-2015 optima and 2014-2015 sorento vehicles Includes 440,370 affected units, Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit May Short, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2013-2015 optima and 2014-2015 sorento vehicles

Defect Summary

Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 optima and 2014-2015 sorento vehicles. brake fluid may leak inside the hydraulic electronic control unit (hecu), possibly resulting in an electrical short.

Corrective Action

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hecu for leaking brake fluid and replace the hecu if necessary, free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside and away from other vehicles and structures until the recall repair is completed. the recall began october 20, 2020. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc197.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 20V519000

Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2020-08-27T00:00:00

Subject: Hydraulic electronic control unit may short

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Potentially Affected Units: 440,370

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SC197

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 optima and 2014-2015 sorento vehicles. brake fluid may leak inside the hydraulic electronic control unit (hecu), possibly resulting in an electrical short.

Consequence Summary: If the hecu short circuits, there is an increased risk of an engine compartment fire.

Corrective Action: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hecu for leaking brake fluid and replace the hecu if necessary, free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside and away from other vehicles and structures until the recall repair is completed. the recall began october 20, 2020. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc197.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: Yes

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 44.64

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