NHTSA recall 16V-815 (16V815000)
electrical system recall reported November 10, 2016 - about 71,704 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V815000
- Also written as
- 16V-815
- Manufacturer number
- SC138
- Reported
- November 10, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~71,704
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Kia Sportage vehicles manufactured August 9, 2007, to May 13, 2009. 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 is dangerous
If the HECU short circuits, there is an increased risk of an engine compartment fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC138.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-815 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.