Transport Canada Recall - 2021278 -
Brand(s)
Summary
Affected products
2014 | KIA | SORENTO, 2015 | KIA | SORENTO
Issue
On certain vehicles, brake fluid can enter the brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) and cause a short circuit. Note: This recall replaces RC138 (Transport Canada recall 2020-405). Vehicles that were repaired under that recall also require this repair.
Safety risk
A short circuit could create a fire risk.
Corrective actions
Kia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to have the HECU inspected and replaced if necessary. The dealer will also replace the ABS multi-fuse. Kia recommends that you should park your vehicle outdoors, and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been completed.
Background
Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.
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