NHTSA recall 16V815000
Electrical System · Kia America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: The wire harness cover on the hydraulic electronic control unit (hecu) may be improperly sealed allowing water to get onto the hecu circuit board. If the water is contaminated with salt, such as could occur from melted snow, the wire harness connector pins may corrode and the circuit board may short circuit.
Why it matters: If the hecu short circuits, there is an increased risk of an engine compartment fire.
The fix: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the connector pins for corrosion, if no corrosion is found, the connector cover will be replaced. If corrosion is present, the dealer will replace the hecu assembly and the connector cover, free of charge. The recall began on November 28, 2016.
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All model years NHTSA lists
2008 Kia Sportage, 2009 Kia Sportage.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 16V815000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.