GULF STREAM SEDONA 2009: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Make : GULF STREAM Model : SEDONA Year : 2009
Build Dates : 2005-06-15 - 2009-07-15
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 20V088000
Date Owner's Notified: 2020-06-05 Date Received by ODI: 2020-02-14 Date Added to Database: 2020-02-18
Manufacturers Involved: Kia America, Inc.
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC186
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 228829
Summary:
      Kia Motors America "Kia" is recalling certain 2006-2010 Sedona and 2007-2009 Sorento vehicles. Moisture may enter the Anti-lock Brake "ABS" Module and result in an electrical short.
Consequence:
      An electrical short within the ABS Module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the vehicle is turned off, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy:
      Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay in the main junction box to prevent power from being directed to the HECU when the vehicle's ignition switch is turned off, free of charge. The recall began June 5, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC186.
Report Initiator: ODI V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.safercar.gov.