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2008 KIA SPORTAGE Electrical System Wiring Recall


NHTSA Recall #	121205
NHTSA Compaign #	16V815000
MFG Compaign #	SC138
Manufacturer	Kia Motors America
Supplier	KIA
Brand	KIA
Model	SPORTAGE
Model Year	2008
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Date of notification	28/12/16
Begin date of manufacuring	09/08/07
End date of manufacturing	13/05/09
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	MFR
Report received	10/11/16
Report created	10/11/16
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FMV safety standard number
Estimated number of affected units	71704
Defect summary	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.
Consequence summary	If the hecu short circuits, there is an increased risk of an engine compartment fire.
Corrective action	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 notes	Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153).

What is Recall?
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2008 KIA SPORTAGE Electrical System Wiring Recall

2008 KIA SPORTAGE Electrical System Wiring Recall

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