NHTSA Complaint #11580993 — 2013 KIA OPTIMA

I have filed a complaint already with 2 agencies and I am continually being transferred from one site to another ! This is my very last complaint, before I file a complaint with my State Senator. ------------------- September 25, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: [XXX] HECU May Cause Engine Compartment Fire An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: [XXX] Manufacturer Kia America, Inc. Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Potential Number of Units Affected 1,730,192 Summary Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving. Remedy Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the HECU fuse, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 14, 2023. Some owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2024. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is [XXX]. Notes INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)