KIA SPORTAGE 2008: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V800000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KIA | SPORTAGE | 2008 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2022-12-22 | 2022-10-24 | 2022-10-25 |
Production Dates: 2007-01-31 - 2010-01-26
Manufacturers Involved: Kia America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC253
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 71704
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
A fire increases the risk of injury.
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.
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.
