NHTSARecalled Nov 30, 2016 · #16V862000
Trailer Brakes May Stay Illuminated/FMVSS 108
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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." If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product details
- Product
- Trailer Brakes May Stay Illuminated/FMVSS 108
- 2016-2017 Sorento
- 2017 Sportage
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Kia America, Inc.
- Model numbers
- 2017 Sorento, 2017 Sportage
- UPCs
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What you should do
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.