Automotive recall

Transport Canada Recall - 2022607 - KIA

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Summary

Product
SUV recalled by KIA
Issue
Vehicle - Electrical
What to do

Please see corrective actions section below

Affected products

2008 | KIA | SPORTAGE, 2009 | KIA | SPORTAGE

Issue

Issue:
On certain vehicles, the brake hydraulic electronic control unit (HECU) could short circuit.
Note: This recall replaces RC107 (Transport Canada recall 2016-562). Vehicles that were repaired under that recall also require this repair.

Safety Risk:
A short circuit could create a fire risk, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off.

Corrective Actions:
Kia will notify owners by mail and advise that you should park your vehicle outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been completed. The corrective actions for this recall are under development.

Additional information

Background

Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.

Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Automotive recall
Category
Vehicles - SUV
Companies
Published by
Transport Canada
Audience
General public
Identification number
RA-72138
Transport Canada ID
2022607

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