Transport Canada Recall - 2021002 - KIA
Brand(s)
Summary
Please see corrective actions section below
Affected products
2019 | KIA | STINGER
Issue
Issue:
On certain cars equipped with a 2.0 L T-GDI engine, an engine compartment fire could occur while driving. Kia believes that a fire could start in or near the brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU).
Note: This recall does not affect vehicles equipped with Smart Cruise Control (SCC).
Safety Risk:
The car could catch fire while driving.
Corrective Actions:
Kia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to install a new fuse kit. The kit contains two new fuses of 25A instead of 40A, which are designed to prevent an over-current condition.
Note: You may have received a notice from Kia in December 2020 to advise that your vehicle was not part of this recall, however this is a NEW recall expansion. Contact Kia Canada or your local dealer if you have any questions about this recall.
Additional information
Background
Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.
Details
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