Recall Alert: Kia Sportage Fire Risk

Kia has issued a recall for about 70,000 Sportage SUVs from the 2008-2009 design several years that are at hazard of an motor fireplace. The enterprise is asking homeowners to park their vehicles outdoors until remember repairs are done.

Kia is even now investigating the induce of the fires. But the business tells federal regulators the fires look to occur close to the Hydraulic Engine Handle Device and can begin irrespective of whether the car is on or off.

For quite a few of these autos, this is the next remember to address this dilemma. Kia tells the National Highway Visitors Basic safety Administration that some fires have started “following substitution of the HECU connector include less than Remember 16V815.”

Kia states it is not mindful of any deaths or accidents due to the issue. Homeowners may possibly discover the Abs warning gentle illuminating before a fireplace commences.

Simply because Kia hasn’t finished determining the cause of the fires, it hasn’t defined how dealers will take care of the problem. As soon as Kia instructs its sellers how to repair the problem, the restore will be cost-free — remember repairs usually are.

Automakers recall many cars, usually extra than after, during their lifespan. Automakers check out to call every single owner but do not generally access them all. Come across out irrespective of whether your car has any fantastic recollects with the simple VIN software at our remember center.