Kia Motors America is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles previously
— Recall Campaign #21V331000
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles previously recalled under recall 20V-519. Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short.
The recall was influenced by the Office of Defects Investigation with about 440,370 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
21V331000
| Manufacturer: | Kia America, Inc. |
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| Recall date: | May 10, 2021 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 21V331000 |
| Units affected: | 440,370 |
- Description:
- Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles previously recalled under recall 20V-519. Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short.
- Consequeces:
- An electrical short in the HECU increases the risk of a fire while parked or driving.
- Corrective action:
- Owners are advised to park outside and away from other vehicles and structures until the recall repair is completed. Dealers will install a new multi-fuse, and inspect the HECU for leaks, replacing the HECU if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 2, 2021. This recall supersedes previous NHTSA recall number 20V-519. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC212.
- 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.