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Kia Recall SC253:
2009 Kia Sportage
A fire increases the risk of injury.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — Control Unit/Module
- Summary
- 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.
- Actions
- 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.
- Documents (10)
- 2008-2009MY Sportage HECU Chronology
- Defect Notice 573 Report
- Recall Acknowledgement
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
- 2008-2009 MY SPORTAGE VEHICLES HYDRAULIC ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (HECU) - SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN (SC253) Q & A December 19, 2022
- Recall 573 Report - December 15, 2022
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2022-4
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