KIA Sorento, Sportage (2016-2017): Trailer hitches
Recall 16V862000 · Nov 30, 2016 · Kia Motors America
10,212
vehicles affected
10,212
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16V862000
- Date
- Nov 30, 2016
- Maker
- Kia Motors America
- Units affected
- 10,212
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Trailer hitches; Electrical system
- Model years
- 2016-2017
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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."
What can happen
If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 3 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16V862000?
2 models: Kia Sorento (2016-2017), Kia Sportage (2017), about 10,212 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16V862000?
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.
What can happen?
If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.