2009 KIA SORENTO RECALL - #20V088000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Sedona and 2007-2009 Sorento vehicles. Moisture may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and result in an electrical short.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2009 KIA SORENTO |
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| Manufacturer |
Kia Motors America |
| Manufactured between |
6/15/2006 - 12/15/2008 |
| Recalled on |
2/18/2020 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
6/5/2020 |
| # Affected |
228,829 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
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| Description |
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Sedona and 2007-2009 Sorento vehicles. Moisture may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and result in an electrical short. |
| Consequences |
An electrical short within the ABS Module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the vehicle is turned off, increasing the risk of an injury. |
| Corrective action |
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay in the main junction box to prevent power from being directed to the HECU when the vehicle's ignition switch is turned off, free of charge. The recall began June 5, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC186. |
| 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 |
2009 KIA SORENTO Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS, SWITCH
2009 KIA SORENTO Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP, CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
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