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KIA - Abs module may short circuit
Official notice
14 Feb 2020
Last checked
14 Feb 2020
An official NHTSA notice concerns KIA - Abs module may short circuit. An electrical short within the abs module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the vehicle is turned off, increasing the risk of an injury. Published 2020-02-14.
What to do now
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay in the main junction box to prevent power from being directed to the hecu when the vehicle's ignition switch is turned off, free of charge. The recall began june 5, 2020. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc186.
Units affected
228,829
Recall number
SC186
Official notice
2020-02-14
The hazard
The hazard
An electrical short within the abs module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the vehicle is turned off, increasing the risk of an injury.
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Brand: KIA. Contact: Kia America, Inc..
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