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Kia Recall SC212: Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit May Short
2015 Kia Optima
An electrical short in the HECU increases the risk of a fire while parked or driving.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — Control Unit/Module
- Summary
- Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles previously recalled under recall 20V-519. Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short.
- Actions
- Owners are advised to park outside and away from other vehicles and structures until the recall repair is completed. Dealers will install a new multi-fuse, and inspect the HECU for leaks, replacing the HECU if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 2, 2021. This recall supersedes previous NHTSA recall number 20V-519. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC212.
- Documents (12)
- Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Recall Acknowledgement
- Chronology
- Defect Notice 573 Report
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Miscellaneous Document - SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN
- Miscellaneous Document - REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT FORM
- Miscellaneous Document - REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT FORM
- Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2021-4
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - 6/28/2021
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - 6/28/2021
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