2008 KIA SPORTAGE RECALL - #16V815000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : WIRING
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Kia Sportage vehicles manufactured August 9, 2007, to May 13, 2009. The wire harness cover on the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may be improperly sealed allowing water to get onto the HECU circuit board. If the water is contaminated with salt, such as could occur from melted snow, the wire harness connector pins may corrode and the circuit board may short circuit.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2008 KIA SPORTAGE |
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| Manufacturer |
Kia Motors America |
| Manufactured between |
8/9/2007 - 5/13/2009 |
| Recalled on |
11/10/2016 |
| Influenced by |
Kia Motors America |
| Owners Notified on |
12/28/2016 |
| # Affected |
71,704 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
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| Description |
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Kia Sportage vehicles manufactured August 9, 2007, to May 13, 2009. The wire harness cover on the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may be improperly sealed allowing water to get onto the HECU circuit board. If the water is contaminated with salt, such as could occur from melted snow, the wire harness connector pins may corrode and the circuit board may short circuit. |
| Consequences |
If the HECU short circuits, there is an increased risk of an engine compartment fire. |
| Corrective action |
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the connector pins for corrosion, if no corrosion is found, the connector cover will be replaced. If corrosion is present, the dealer will replace the HECU assembly and the connector cover, free of charge. The recall began on November 28, 2016. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC138. |
| 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 |
2008 KIA SPORTAGE Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS, SWITCH
2008 KIA SPORTAGE Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP, CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
2008 KIA SPORTAGE Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP, CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
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