2017 Kia Sportage Recall — TRAILER HITCHES (16V862000)
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 malfuncti
| Year | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Make | Kia |
| Model | Sportage |
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Campaign number | 16V862000 |
| Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
| Summary | 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 constan |
| Consequence | If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | 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. |
| Report received | 30/11/2016 |
| Source | NHTSA |
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