Kia America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #21V331000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 21V331000 by Kia America, Inc.. Affecting 2013-2015 optima and 2014-2015 sorento vehicles previously recalled under recall 20v-519 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 previously recalled under recall 20v-519

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 21V331000
Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2021-05-10T00:00:00
Subject: Hydraulic electronic control unit may short
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Potentially Affected Units: 440,370

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SC212
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: An electrical short in the hecu increases the risk of a fire while parked or driving.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: Yes
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 64.34

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NHTSA ID: 21V331000
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Updated At: 1742808662
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