2008 KIA SPORTAGE; 2009 KIA SPORTAGE
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Kia is recalling certain 2008-2009 Kia Sportage vehicles manufactured between August 9, 2007, and May 13, 2009, because the wire harness cover on the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may be improperly sealed. Water can enter through this gap and contaminate the HECU circuit board, particularly with salt from melted snow, which can cause the connector pins to corrode and lead to a short circuit that increases the risk of an engine compartment fire.
To address this issue, Kia will notify owners and dealers will inspect the connector pins for corrosion at no charge. If no corrosion is found, the dealer will replace the connector cover. If corrosion is present, the dealer will replace both the HECU assembly and the connector cover. Affected owners should contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 and reference recall number SC138.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
If the HECU short circuits, there is an increased risk of an engine compartment fire.
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the connector pins for corrosion, if no corrosion is found, the connector cover will be replaced. If corrosion is present, the dealer will replace the HECU assembly and the connector cover, free of charge. The recall began on November 28, 2016. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC138.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Kia Sportage vehicles manufactured August 9, 2007, to May 13, 2009. The wire harness cover on the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may be improperly sealed allowing water to get onto the HECU circuit board. If the water is contaminated with salt, such as could occur from melted snow, the wire harness connector pins may corrode and the circuit board may short circuit.
Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.