NHTSA recall 16V-862 (16V862000)
trailer hitches recall reported November 30, 2016 - about 10,212 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V862000
- Also written as
- 16V-862
- Manufacturer number
- SC142
- Reported
- November 30, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~10,212
- Component
- trailer hitches
What is being recalled
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Sorento vehicles manufactured October 27, 2014, to August 25, 2016, and 2017 Sportage vehicles manufactured December 10, 2015, to August 26, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that, due to a malfunction of the tow hitch module, may result in the trailer brake lights being constantly illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Why it is dangerous
If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trailer tow hitch harness, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC142.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-862 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
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.