Recall 16V-815
Kia Motors America recalled the 2008 to 2009 Kia Sportage: Electrical system (wiring).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 16V-815
- Reported
- November 10, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 71,704 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Kia Sportage vehicles manufactured August 9, 2007, to May 13, 2009. The wire harness cover on the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may be improperly sealed allowing water to get onto the HECU circuit board. If the water is contaminated with salt, such as could occur from melted snow, the wire harness connector pins may corrode and the circuit board may short circuit.
The risk
If the HECU short circuits, there is an increased risk of an engine compartment fire.
The fix
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the connector pins for corrosion, if no corrosion is found, the connector cover will be replaced. If corrosion is present, the dealer will replace the HECU assembly and the connector cover, free of charge. The recall began on November 28, 2016. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-[removed]. Kia's number for this recall is SC138.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Kia Sportage 2008 to 2009