2008 KIA SPORTAGE RECALL - #22V800000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP : CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2008-2009 Sportage vehicles previously recalled under recall 16V-815. An engine compartment fire originating from around the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may occur while parked or driving.
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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 America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
10/25/2022 |
| Influenced by |
Kia America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
12/22/2022 |
| # Affected |
71,704 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE |
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| Description |
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2008-2009 Sportage vehicles previously recalled under recall 16V-815. An engine compartment fire originating from around the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may occur while parked or driving. |
| Consequences |
A fire increases the risk of injury. |
| Corrective action |
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and other vehicles until the recall repair has been performed. Dealers will inspect and replace the HECU, its wiring harness, and its fuses, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC253. |
| 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 |
2008 KIA SPORTAGE Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS, SWITCH
2008 KIA SPORTAGE Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
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