2017 KIA SPORTAGE RECALL - #16V862000
RECALL FOR TRAILER HITCHES
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Sorento vehicles manufactured October 27, 2014, to August 25, 2016, and 2017 Sportage vehicles manufactured December 10, 2015, to August 26, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that, due to a malfunction of the tow hitch module, may result in the trailer brake lights being constantly illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2017 KIA SPORTAGE |
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| Manufacturer |
Kia Motors America |
| Manufactured between |
12/10/2015 - 8/26/2016 |
| Recalled on |
11/30/2016 |
| Influenced by |
Kia Motors America |
| Owners Notified on |
1/19/2017 |
| # Affected |
10,212 |
| Recalled for |
TRAILER HITCHES |
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| Description |
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Sorento vehicles manufactured October 27, 2014, to August 25, 2016, and 2017 Sportage vehicles manufactured December 10, 2015, to August 26, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that, due to a malfunction of the tow hitch module, may result in the trailer brake lights being constantly illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." |
| Consequences |
If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trailer tow hitch harness, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC142. |
| 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 SPORTAGE Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2017 KIA SPORTAGE Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2017 KIA SPORTAGE Recall for ENGINE
2017 KIA SPORTAGE Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP, CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
2017 KIA SPORTAGE Recall for TRAILER HITCHES
2017 KIA SPORTAGE Recall for TRAILER HITCHES
2017 KIA SPORTAGE Recall for TRAILER HITCHES
2017 KIA SPORTAGE Recall for TRAILER HITCHES
2017 KIA SPORTAGE Recall for TRAILER HITCHES
2017 KIA SPORTAGE Recall for TRAILER HITCHES
2017 KIA SPORTAGE Recall for TRAILER HITCHES
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