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2017 KIA SPORTAGE Recall - Campaign #16V862000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2017 KIA SPORTAGE RECALL - #16V862000

RECALL FOR TRAILER HITCHES

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Sorento vehicles manufactured October 27, 2014, to August 25, 2016, and 2017 Sportage vehicles manufactured December 10, 2015, to August 26, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that, due to a malfunction of the tow hitch module, may result in the trailer brake lights being constantly illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

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Recall Details
Vehicle 2017 KIA SPORTAGE
Manufacturer Kia Motors America
Manufactured between 12/10/2015 - 8/26/2016
Recalled on 11/30/2016
Influenced by Kia Motors America
Owners Notified on 1/19/2017
# Affected 10,212
Recalled for TRAILER HITCHES
 
Description Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Sorento vehicles manufactured October 27, 2014, to August 25, 2016, and 2017 Sportage vehicles manufactured December 10, 2015, to August 26, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that, due to a malfunction of the tow hitch module, may result in the trailer brake lights being constantly illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequences If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective action Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trailer tow hitch harness, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC142.
Notes Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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2017 KIA SPORTAGE Recall for TRAILER HITCHES

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2017 KIA SPORTAGE Recall for TRAILER HITCHES

2017 KIA SPORTAGE Recall for TRAILER HITCHES

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