Recall Alert: Kia Sorento, Sportage Tow Hitch Fires

Kia has issued a recall alert for about 71,000 SUVs geared up with tow hitches as a result of the automobiles can catch fireplace even when parked. The recall impacts automobiles fitted with the Real Kia tow hitch harness accent, whether or not put in on the manufacturing unit or the dealership.

Affected fashions embody:

Based on paperwork filed with federal security regulators, moisture and particles can accumulate on a printed circuit board within the tow hitch harness, inflicting {an electrical} quick that may result in a hearth.

Kia remains to be growing a treatment for the issue. The corporate has requested homeowners to “park outdoors and away from buildings till the recall restore is full.” It has additionally instructed sellers to not promote the tow hitch harness whereas it investigates the issue.

That is the second recall associated to a Kia tow hitch harness. Final month, the automaker recalled some Telluride SUVs, and company cousin Hyundai recalled some Palisade SUVs over an identical challenge. In that case, sellers eliminated a fuse to cut back the hearth threat whereas the corporate works on a extra everlasting answer. We’ve contacted Kia to ask if they may supply that choice to Sorento and Sportage homeowners.

Recall repairs are at all times free.

Many automobiles are recalled, typically greater than as soon as, throughout their lifespan. Automakers attempt to contact each proprietor however don’t at all times attain all of them. Discover out whether or not your automobile has any excellent recollects with the straightforward VIN software at our recall middle.