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Kia Recall SC206: Engine Compartment Fire
2021 Kia Sportage
An engine compartment fire 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 2017-2021 Sportage and Cadenza vehicles. The electrical circuit in the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may short-circuit, which can cause a fire in the engine compartment.
- Actions
- Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace certain fuses in the electrical junction box. Vehicles equipped with an electronic parking brake (EPB) will also receive a HECU software update. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on April 30, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC206.
- Documents (13)
- Miscellaneous Document - SC206 SPORTAGE AND CADENZA ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN Q & A March 22, 2021
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- SC206 - Dealer Parts and Service Manager Memo
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- SC206 - Dealer Principal Memo
- Recall Acknowledgement
- Defect Notice 573 Report
- Recall 573 Report - Amendment 1
- Chronology
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2021-4
- Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-2
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