Kia America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #22V703000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 22V703000 by Kia America, Inc.. Affecting 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 Includes 70,887 affected units, Tow Hitch Harness Fire While Parked or Driving, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2016-2022 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
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.