NHTSA Campaign 22V800000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Issued by Kia America, Inc. · Reported Oct 24, 2022 · 71,704 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2008-2009 Sportage vehicles previously recalled under recall 16V-815. An engine compartment fire originating from around the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may occur while parked or driving.
Consequence
A fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and other vehicles until the recall repair has been performed. Dealers will inspect and replace the HECU, its wiring harness, and its fuses, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC253.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIA | SPORTAGE | 2008 | 71,704 |
| KIA | SPORTAGE | 2009 | 71,704 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 22V800000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.