Kia is recalling 71,704 Kia Sportages from mannequin years 2008 and 2009 due to the danger that they could catch fireplace. In accordance with paperwork submitted to the NHTSA, these similar automobiles had been the goal of a earlier recall. Whereas Kia estimates that just one % of the automobiles nonetheless have a defect, it’s telling all clients to park exterior and away from constructions or different automobiles till the recall is full.
2008 and 2009 Kia Sportage SUVs that had been part of the 16V815 recall, which befell again in 2016, might want to get their automobiles again right into a vendor quickly. Improper sealing of the Hydraulic Digital Management Unit (HECU) was the problem again then and it’s nonetheless the issue now. On the time of the unique recall, a brief circuit as a result of water ingress was regarded as the one approach a fireplace might begin.
This new recall exhibits that at the very least 15 automobiles included in that recall have since had “localized melting/injury incidents”. As well as, Kia recognized eight car fireplace incidents. Fortunately, no crashes, accidents, or fatalities have been related to the hearth danger at this level.
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Kia moved fairly shortly to name these automobiles again in as soon as it knew there was a difficulty. It says that it first discovered of a possible drawback in mid-August of this 12 months after a buyer reported a car fireplace. Throughout its investigation, it discovered that the car in query was recalled below 16V815 and had its HECU connector cowl changed.
By September 2nd, it had discovered 15 separate reviews of thermal injury within the HECU to automobiles concerned within the unique recall. Over the following month it continued its investigation and even in the present day, it has but to specify what’s inflicting these post-recall incidents. For now, security is the principle focus.
That’s why the official path says “Homeowners are suggested to park exterior and away from constructions and different automobiles till the recall restore has been carried out. The treatment is at present below improvement.” Those that aren’t certain if their car is affected can name their native dealership or contact Kia’s customer support at 1-800-333-4542.
