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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
- Problem
- Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Sedona and 2007-2009 Sorento vehicles. Moisture may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and result in an electrical short.
- Risk
- An electrical short within the ABS Module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the vehicle is turned off, increasing the risk of an injury.
- Remedy
- Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay in the main junction box to prevent power from being directed to the HECU when the vehicle's ignition switch is turned off, free of charge. The recall began June 5, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC186.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Moisture can enter the anti-lock brake (ABS) module in certain Kia Sedona and Sorento vehicles and cause an electrical short. The short can start a fire in the engine compartment, even when the vehicle is turned off, which raises the risk of injury.
To fix the problem, Kia will notify owners and dealers will install a relay in the main junction box that stops power from reaching the ABS module when the ignition is switched off. The repair is free at an authorized Kia dealer. You can check whether your vehicle is affected by entering its VIN at a recall lookup site, or contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 (Kia recall number SC186).
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kia Sedona | 20062007200820092010 |
|---|---|
| Kia Sorento | 200720082009 |