An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — Control Unit/Module

Summary

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 K900 and 2014-2016 Sportage vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.

Actions

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a new fuse for the HECU circuit board, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC227.

Documents (9)

• 2016-2018MY K900 and 2014-2016MY Sportage HECU Chronology
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Recall Acknowledgement
• 2016-2018MY K900 and 2014-2016MY Sportage HECU Basis of Safety Defect Determination 573.6(c)(6)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• SC227 – 2016-2018 MY K900 AND 2014-2016 MY SPORTAGE VEHICLES HYDRAULIC ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (HECU) SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN INTERIM NOTICE Q & A: March 25, 2022
• ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

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