Kia America, Inc. has issued a voluntary recall of its autos in connection to yet one more fireplace threat – the most recent within the string of fire-related remembers amongst automobiles from the Hyundai Motor Group. This time, the defect lies inside the tow hitch harness module, which may catch fireplace whereas driving or the ignition is off – much like the earlier Hyundai/Kia recall however a tad bit completely different.
Based on the Nationwide Freeway Site visitors Security Administration (NHTSA), round 70,000 Kia Sorento and Sportage models are included within the mentioned recall. Over 22,000 of these models have their tow hitch harness as a port-installed possibility (PIO). In the meantime, practically 49,000 models acquired the accent put in on the seller.
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For the Sorento, 2016 MY models manufactured way back to October 27, 2014, are affected whereas newer fashions, together with the 2023 Kia Sorento PHEV, should not excluded from the defect. Then again, Sportage models constructed from December 10, 2015, to December 7, 2021, are included.
Evidently, solely Sorento and Sportage models which have a Real Kia tow hitch harness accent put in are a part of the recall.
Based on the recall doc:
Overseas materials and moisture contamination on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) might lead to {an electrical} brief circuit, thereby rising the chance of a tow hitch harness module fireplace. The origin of PCB contamination is at the moment unknown however is below investigation.
Whereas much like the earlier recall involving the Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride sounded comparable, the tow hitch harness accent concerned on this newest recall was equipped by a special firm, particularly by Mobis Components America.
Nonetheless, the treatment continues to be below growth in each conditions. Car house owners are additionally suggested to park exterior away from constructions till the problem has been resolved. Kia mentioned sellers have already been suggested to cease promoting tow hitch harnesses.
In case you suspect that your Sorento or Sportage is a part of the mentioned recall, you may need to contact your seller to verify and take motion.
