2016 KIA SORENTO; 2017 KIA SPORTAGE; 2017 KIA SORENTO
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Kia is recalling certain 2016-2017 Sorento vehicles manufactured between October 27, 2014, and August 25, 2016, and 2017 Sportage vehicles manufactured between December 10, 2015, and August 26, 2016. These vehicles have an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that may malfunction and cause the trailer brake lights to stay on constantly, which could confuse other drivers and increase crash risk.
Kia will notify affected owners, and dealers will replace the trailer tow hitch harness at no charge. The recall began January 18, 2017. Owners of affected vehicles should contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 and reference recall number SC142 to schedule a service appointment.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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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