| Issue ID | 1726346 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11397372 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 15/10/20 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I rcv'd a letter from kia re the hydraulic elec cntrol unit that it may leak fluid and result in a fire. Ltr dtd oct 15, '20; rcv'd @ mid nov. Have tried telephonic contact w/local dealer many times and get nowhere- no return calls, no commo whatsoever. Ltr states kia has advised dealers to inspect, but no interest from viva kia, el paso. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | EL PASO, TX |
| VIN pattern | 5XYKW4A77EGXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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