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2018 KIA SPORTAGE Recall - Campaign #22V703000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2018 KIA SPORTAGE RECALL - #22V703000

RECALL FOR TRAILER HITCHES

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.

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Recall Details
Vehicle 2018 KIA SPORTAGE
Manufacturer Kia America, Inc.
Manufactured between 1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900
Recalled on 9/20/2022
Influenced by Kia America, Inc.
Owners Notified on 1/1/1900
# Affected 70,887
Recalled for TRAILER HITCHES
 
Description Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Consequences A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective action Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. The remedy is currently under development. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 11, 2022. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC249.
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.nhtsa.gov.
See also 2018 KIA SPORTAGE Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

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