2017 KIA OPTIMA RECALL - #18V161000
RECALL FOR HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Kia Optima hybrid vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a Voltage Protection Device (VPD), designed to protect the high voltage battery module, that may activate inadvertently.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2017 KIA OPTIMA |
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| Manufacturer |
Kia Motors America |
| Manufactured between |
8/25/2016 - 9/11/2017 |
| Recalled on |
3/12/2018 |
| Influenced by |
Kia Motors America |
| Owners Notified on |
5/3/2018 |
| # Affected |
1,710 |
| Recalled for |
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM |
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| Description |
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Kia Optima hybrid vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a Voltage Protection Device (VPD), designed to protect the high voltage battery module, that may activate inadvertently. |
| Consequences |
If the VPD activates while the vehicle is being operated in Electric Vehicle (EV) mode, there may be a loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will remove the VPD switch and install two newly designed Battery Management Systems (BMS) that contain Overvoltage Protection Devices (OPDs), free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC162. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2017 KIA OPTIMA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2017 KIA OPTIMA Recall for ENGINE
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