Recall 16V862000 — TRAILER HITCHES Defect in 2016-2017 KIA SORENTO
RECALL This recall affects up to 10,212 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 16V862000 |
| Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
| Vehicles Affected | 10,212 |
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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."
Safety 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.
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