Automotive recall

Transport Canada Recall - 2021123 - KIA

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Last updated

Summary

Product
Car recalled by KIA
Issue
Vehicle - Electrical
What to do

Please see corrective actions section below

Affected products

2017 | KIA | CADENZA, 2017 | KIA | SPORTAGE, 2018 | KIA | CADENZA, 2018 | KIA | SPORTAGE, 2019 | KIA | SPORTAGE, 2020 | KIA | SPORTAGE, 2021 | KIA | SPORTAGE

Issue

Issue:
On certain vehicles, a problem in the control module for the antilock brake system (ABS) could cause it to short circuit.
Note: This recall does not affect vehicles equipped with Smart Cruise Control (SCC).

Safety Risk:
A short circuit could create a fire risk.

Corrective Actions:
Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealer to install new ABS fuse(s) and, on certain models, update the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) software. Kia recommends that you should park your vehicle outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been completed.

Additional information

Background

Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.

Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Automotive recall
Category
Vehicles - Car
Vehicles - SUV
Companies
Published by
Transport Canada
Audience
General public
Identification number
RA-65730
Transport Canada ID
2021123

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