| NHTSA Recall # | 143491 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 20V518000 |
| MFG Compaign # | SC196 |
| Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
| Supplier | KIA |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | STINGER |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION C |
| Date of notification | 30/11/20 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 07/08/26 |
| End date of manufacturing | 07/08/26 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | ODI |
| Report received | 27/08/20 |
| Report created | 28/08/20 |
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| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 28200 |
| Defect summary | Kia motors america (kia) recalled certain 2019 stinger vehicles equipped with 3. 3l t-gdi engines on august 27, 2020. On december 30, 2020, kia expanded the recall population and added certain 2018-2021 stinger vehicles. While driving, an engine compartment fire may occur in the area where the anti-lock brake hydraulic electronic control unit (hecu) is located. |
| Consequence summary | An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash. |
| Corrective action | Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install a new fuse kit in the electrical junction box, free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. The recall began november 30, 2020. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc196. |
| 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). |