Kia America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #22V051000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 22V051000 by Kia America, Inc.. Affecting 2016-2018 k900 and 2014-2016 sportage vehicles Includes 126,747 affected units, Engine Compartment Fire, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2016-2018 k900 and 2014-2016 sportage vehicles
Defect Summary
Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 k900 and 2014-2016 sportage vehicles. the hydraulic electronic control unit (hecu) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.
Corrective Action
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. dealers will install a new fuse for the hecu circuit board, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed september 22, 2022. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc227.