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Kia Recall SC227:
2015 Kia Sportage
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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