2017 Kia Sportage · Brakes & vehicle control
Sportage HECU short circuit can cause an engine bay fire
NHTSA campaign 21V137000 lists the 2017 Kia Sportage for a condition in which sportage HECU short circuit can cause an engine bay fire.
What the reviewed source says
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NHTSA lists the 2017 Kia Sportage in safety campaign 21V137000. The official record says: The electrical circuit in the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may short-circuit, which can cause a fire in the engine compartment. The stated safety consequence is: An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury. A make, model and year match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included or that the repair remains open.
Words owners may use
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Symptoms in the pattern
- May occur without warning
- Fire starts in the engine compartment
Vehicles and scope
- 2017 Kia Sportage
- Vehicles included in NHTSA campaign 21V137000
- VIN confirmation is required
Manufacturer position
What the official procedure directs
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace certain fuses in the electrical junction box. Vehicles equipped with an electronic parking brake (EPB) will also receive a HECU software update. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on April 30, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC206.
Campaign 21V137000 is based on the recalled vehicle population and VIN, not a published mileage threshold. Mileage alone cannot confirm or exclude it.
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Repair paths and safe checks
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Complete recall 21V137000
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace certain fuses in the electrical junction box. Vehicles equipped with an electronic parking brake (EPB) will also receive a HECU software update. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on April 30, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC206.
A year and model match does not confirm VIN eligibility. Do not substitute an owner repair for an open safety recall.
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