Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module
NHTSA recall 20V088000 · announced February 14, 2020 · filed by Kia Motors America · 228,829 units affected
The problem
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Sedona and 2007-2009 Sorento vehicles. Moisture may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and result in an electrical short.
The risk
An electrical short within the ABS Module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the vehicle is turned off, increasing the risk of an injury.
What to do
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay in the main junction box to prevent power from being directed to the HECU when the vehicle's ignition switch is turned off, free of charge. The recall began June 5, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC186.
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2006 Kia Sedona
- 2007 Kia Sedona
- 2008 Kia Sedona
- 2009 Kia Sedona
- 2010 Kia Sedona
- 2007 Kia Sorento
- 2008 Kia Sorento
- 2009 Kia Sorento
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.