KIA SORENTO 2016: TRAILER HITCHES

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V862000

Make Model Year
KIA SORENTO 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-01-19 2016-11-30 2016-11-30

Production Dates: 2014-10-27 - 2016-08-25

Manufacturers Involved: Kia America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC142

Component: TRAILER HITCHES

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 10212

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108

Summary

Kia Motors America "Kia" is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Sorento vehicles manufactured October 27, 2014, to August 25, 2016, and 2017 Sportage vehicles manufactured December 10, 2015, to August 26, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that, due to a malfunction of the tow hitch module, may result in the trailer brake lights being constantly illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trailer tow hitch harness, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC142.

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.