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Kia Recall SC249:
2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Trailer Hitches
- Summary
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
- Actions
- Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect the vehicle, and, as necessary, replace the fuse and/or tow hitch harness module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC249.
- Documents (8)
- Recall Acknowledgement
- Defect Notice 573 Report
- 2016-2022MY Sorento, 2021-2023MY Sorento HEV, 2022-2023MY Sorento PHEV and 2017-2022MY Sportage Tow Hitch Harness Chronology
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
- 2016-2022 MY SORENTO, 2021-2023 MY SORENTO HEV, 2022-2023 MY SORENTO PHEV, AND 2017-2022 MY SPORTAGE VEHICLES TOW HITCH HARNESS - SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN (SC249) Q & A – INTERIM NOTICE November 9, 2022
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
- ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
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