Recall: On certain 2010-2017 Kia vehicles, the brake hydraulic electronic control unit could short circuit and create the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is parked and turned off

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Recall: On certain 2010-2017 Kia vehicles, the brake hydraulic electronic control unit could short circuit and create the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is parked and turned off.

 

Recall Details

Transport Canada Recall # 2023-529

Recall Date 2023-09-26
Last Updated 2023-09-29
Notification Type Safety Mfr
System Brakes
Issued by KIA
Manufacturer Recall Number RC191
Units Affected The number of vehicles or components affected by the recall. 276,225
Category Car, SUV
Recall Details
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the brake hydraulic electronic control unit (HECU) could short circuit.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 you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the fuse(s) for the HECU. Kia recommends that you should park your vehicle outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been completed.

Make Model Model Year(s) Affected
KIA BORREGO 2010 2011
KIA CADENZA 2014 2015 2016
KIA FORTE 2010 2011 2012 2013
KIA FORTE KOUP 2010 2011 2012 2013
KIA K900 2015
KIA OPTIMA 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
KIA RIO 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
KIA RONDO 2010 2011 2012 2014 2015 2016 2017
KIA SORENTO 2011 2012 2013 2014
KIA SOUL 2011 2012 2013
KIA SPORTAGE 2010 2011 2012 2013
Manufacturer Name Contact Number Web Site
KIA 1-877-542-2886 CHECK IF THIS RECALL APPLIES TO YOUR VEHICLE

 

 

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