SC227 – Engine Compartment Fire HECU – 2016-2018 Kia K900 & 2014-2016 Sportage

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018

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February 2, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V051000

Engine Compartment Fire

An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V051

Manufacturer  Kia America, Inc.

Components  SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Potential Number of Units Affected 126,747

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.

Remedy

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 are expected to be mailed March 31, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s number for this recall is SC227.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to  www.nhtsa.gov.

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