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April 23, 2024 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 24V287000
A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V287
Manufacturer Kia America, Inc.
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 95
Summary
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 Sorento vehicles. The motor driven power steering (MDPS) wiring harness may be incorrectly assembled, which can result in a loss of power steering assist.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the MDPS wiring harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 7, 2024. Kia’s number for this recall is SC309.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Check if your Kia has a Recall
SC309
April 2024
MDPS WIRE HARNESS INSPECTION AND REPAIR (SC309)
This bulletin provides information to inspect Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) main wire harness retaining clip location and, if necessary, repair or replace the MDPS wire harness on certain 2024MY Sorento (MQ4a) vehicles produced from January 7, 2024 through February 28, 2024. The MDPS wire harness may become damaged due to improper assembly by the supplier. This may result in either a reduction or loss of power steering assist. A loss of power steering assist requires higher steering effort by the driver, especially at low speeds, which increases the risk of a crash.
The replacement wire harness assembly is not yet available. When it becomes available, this TSB will be updated with the part and labor op code information accordingly. Before conducting the procedure, verify that the vehicle is included in the list of affected VINs.
NOTICE
There is no charge to the vehicle owner for this repair. Under applicable law, you may not sell or otherwise deliver any affected vehicle until it has been repaired pursuant to the procedures set forth in this bulletin.
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2024 MY SORENTO VEHICLES – MOTOR DRIVEN POWER STEERING (MDPS) WIRE HARNESS
SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN (SC309)
Q & A
April 26, 2024
Q1. What type of campaign is Kia conducting?
A1. Kia America, Inc., pursuant to the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act, is conducting a Safety Recall Campaign to address a condition involving the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) wire harness.
Q2. What vehicles are affected by the recall?
A2. Certain 2024 MY Sorento vehicles manufactured from January 7, 2024 through February 28, 2024.
Q3. How many customer vehicles are affected by this recall?
A3. 95 vehicles.
Q4. What is the concern with the MDPS wire harness?
A4. The Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) wire harness in the subject vehicles may become damaged due to improper assembly by the supplier. This may result in either a reduction or loss of power steering assist. A loss of power steering assist requires higher steering effort by the driver, especially at low speeds, which increases the risk of a crash. Customers may experience illumination of the Electric Power Steering (EPS) warning light.
Q5. Can you describe the recall campaign and fix?
A5. Kia dealers will inspect the MDPS wire harness and, if necessary, re-route the harness to the correct location. In addition, if any damage is found, the MDPS wire harness will either be repaired or, if necessary, replaced with a new one.
Q6. How will owners of the affected vehicles be notified?
A6. All owners of the subject vehicles will be notified by first class mail with instructions to contact their authorized Kia dealer to have the recall campaign performed beginning on May 7, 2024.
Q7. What should vehicle owners do when they receive the notification?
A7. Upon receipt of the letter, owners are to contact their authorized Kia dealer to arrange to have the recall campaign performed on their vehicle free of charge at no cost to them.
Q8. Where were these vehicles produced?
A8. The affected vehicles were produced at a Kia assembly plant in the U.S.
Q9. Will this cost vehicle owners any money?
A9. No. Kia will perform the recall repair free of charge at no cost to the customer.
A10. Are there any restrictions on an owner’s eligibility?
A10. No.
Q11. If a customer has an immediate question, where can they get further information?
A11. The customer can contact their local authorized Kia dealership or call Kia’s Customer Care Center at 1-800-333-4KIA (4542), Monday through Friday, 5 AM to 6 PM Pacific Time, or via the internet at www.kia.com (Owner’s Section).
2024MY Sorento
Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS)
Basis of Safety Defect Determination 573.6(c)(6)
February 7, 2024—February 9, 2024
Kia North America (Kia NA) receives Techline case involving a 2024MY Sorento (subject vehicle) with complaint of vehicle stall and noise while turning the steering wheel during dealer pre-delivery inspection. Dealer inspection identifies damage to motor-driven power steering (MDPS) wire harness due to chafing between harness and steering shaft. Kia NA Safety Office begins monitoring issue.
March 29, 2024
Kia NA Safety Office identifies warranty claim with complaint of loss of power steering during dealer pre-delivery inspection. Dealer inspection identifies damage to MDPS wire harness.
April 1, 2024
Kia NA Safety Office discusses issue with Kia HQ and Kia Georgia and requests an evaluation of any potential safety consequence and associated warnings.
April 5, 2024
Kia HQ informs Kia NA Safety Office that the MDPS communication circuits or power circuit may be damaged due to this condition, resulting in reduced power steering assist. Evaluation of exemplar vehicle with artificially disconnected circuits confirms condition does not result in loss of motive power.
April 11, 2024
Kia NA Safety Office and supplier perform exemplar vehicle test with artificially disconnected circuits to evaluate any potential safety consequence and determine there is a potential for a reduction or complete loss of power steering assist depending on whether the MDPS communication circuits or MDPS power circuit is disconnected. If complete loss of steering assist occurs, manual steering is still available. The condition does not occur in unintended self-steering.
April 15, 2024—April 16, 2024
Kia NA Safety Office field data analysis finds no additional incidents other than the two (2) previously identified incidents. No crashes, injuries, fatalities, or fires. Kia Georgia and Kia HQ confirm potentially affected population with direct VIN traceability and inform Kia NA Safety Office.
April 16, 2024
Kia NA decides to recall certain 2024MY Sorento vehicles. No injuries, crashes, fatalities or fires.
1 Affected Product
Vehicle
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| KIA | SORENTO | 2024 |
7 Associated Documents
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-24V287-5247.pdf 645.325KB
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-24V287-4205.PDF 213.67KB
2024MY Sorento Motor-Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Chronology
RMISC-24V287-1509.pdf 78.037KB
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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
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Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-24V287-3667.pdf 736.719KB
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-287
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Kia America, Inc. APR 23, 2024 NHTSA Recall No. : 24V-287 Manufacturer Recall No. : SC309 Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Kia America, Inc.
Address : 111 Peters Canyon Road
Irvine CA 92606 Company phone : 800-333-4542
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 95 Estimated percentage with defect : 1 %
Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2024-2024 Kia Sorento Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : ALL Power Train : GAS
Descriptive Information : Certain 2024 model year Sorento vehicles manufactured from January 7, 2024 through February 28, 2024. The recall population was determined by a review of vehicle and supplier production records. The vehicles subject to this recall were not produced in VIN order.
Customers seeking information about their specific vehicle will be referred to Kia’s Customer Care Center or their Kia dealer. Production Dates : JAN 07, 2024 – FEB 28, 2024
VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : The Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) wire harness may become damaged due to improper assembly by the supplier. This may result in either a reduction or loss of power steering assist. A loss of power steering assist requires higher steering effort by the driver, especially at low speeds.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : A loss of power steering assist especially at low speeds increases the risk of a crash.
Description of the Cause : Improper assembly of the MDPS wire harness by the supplier.
Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur :
Illumination of the MDPS warning light. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-287 Page 2 Involved Components : Component Name 1 : WIRING ASSY-MAIN Component Description : Main Wiring Harness Assembly Component Part Number : 91150-R5*** Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : Mobis Alabama, LLC—Georgia Plant Address : 7001 Kia Pkwy
West Point Georgia 31833
Country : United States Chronology :
See attached document titled “2024MY Sorento Motor-Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Chronology”. Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : All owners of the subject vehicles will be notified by first class mail with
instructions to bring their vehicles to a Kia dealer. Kia dealers will be instructed to inspect the MDPS wire harness and if necessary, re-route the harness to the correct location. In addition, if any damage is found, the MDPS wire harness will either be repaired or, if necessary, replaced with a new one. Kia will reimburse owners for repair expenses already incurred pursuant to Kia’s General Reimbursement Plan filed May 10, 2022. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : Not applicable. 2024MY Sorento vehicles manufactured beginning on 2/29/2024 are equipped with a correctly routed MDPS wire harness. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : The planned dealer notification begin and end date is April 26, 2024. The
planned owner notification begin and end date is May 7, 2024.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : APR 26, 2024 – APR 26, 2024 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-287
Page 3
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Planned Owner Notification Date : MAY 07, 2024 – MAY 07, 2024
* NR – Not Reported
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A printed copy is for reference only; publication information can be updated at any time.
Always refer to KGIS for the latest information. After logging in kdealer.com, the newest technical
publications are listed in ‘Service Releases’ and has the latest service information that has been released.
GROUP MODEL
Safety Recall Campaign
2024MY
Sorento (MQ4a) NUMBER DATE
SC309
April 2024
SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN MDPS WIRE HARNESS INSPECTION AND REPAIR (SC309)
This bulletin provides information to inspect Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) main wire harness retaining clip location and, if necessary, repair or replace the MDPS wire harness on certain 2024MY Sorento (MQ4a) vehicles produced from January 7, 2024 through February 28, 2024. The MDPS wire harness may become damaged due to improper assembly by the supplier. This may result in either a reduction or loss of power steering assist. A loss of power steering assist requires higher steering effort by the driver, especially at low speeds, which increases the risk of a crash.
The replacement wire harness assembly is not yet available. When it becomes available, this TSB will be updated with the part and labor op code information accordingly. Before conducting the procedure, verify that the vehicle is included in the list of affected VINs.
SUBJECT:
There is no charge to the vehicle owner for this repair. Under applicable law, you may not sell or otherwise deliver any affected vehicle until it has been repaired pursuant to the procedures set forth in this bulletin.
Repair status for a VIN is provided on KDealer+ (Service → Warranty Coverage → Warranty Coverage Inquiry → Campaign Information). Not completed Recall / Service Action reports are available on KDealer+ (Consumer Affairs → Not Completed Recall → Recall VIN → Select Report), which includes a list of affected vehicles.
NOTICE
MDPS WIRE HARNESS INSPECTION AND REPAIR (SC309)
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Printed TSB copy is for reference only; information may be updated at any time. Always refer to KGIS for the latest information.
TSB: SC309 Sorento (MQ4a) April 2024
SUBJECT:
Inspection Procedure:
1.
Under the dash (driver side) lower crash pad, locate the steering wire harness and the “L” bracket shown.
2.
NOTE: The “L” bracket has two holes.
Confirm the steering harness clip location:
1.
Correct location (OK)
2.
Incorrect location (NG)
•
If the harness is secured to the correct (OK) bracket hole (1), then no further action is required.
•
If the harness is secured to the incorrect (NG) bracket hole (2), proceed to the ‘Repair Procedure’ on page 3.
1
2
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Printed TSB copy is for reference only; information may be updated at any time. Always refer to KGIS for the latest information.
TSB: SC309 Sorento (MQ4a) April 2024
MDPS WIRE HARNESS INSPECTION SUBJECT: AND REPAIR (SC309)
Repair Procedure:
1.
Using a pair of thin pliers, press in the harness clip tabs from behind to detach the clip from the incorrect “L” bracket hole location (2).
2.
Relocate the clip by inserting and securing it into the correct “L” bracket hole (1) location.
NOTE: Push in and pull 2-3 times to confirm it is clipped in securely.
3a.
3b.
If minor damage to the wire harness insulated wrapping is present (as shown), use a 6” inch strip of Tesa (or 3M vinyl) electrical tape to repair and insulate the open area.
If major damage to the wire harness insulated wrapping/wires is present (as shown), park the vehicle until the replacement wire harness assembly becomes available.
3c.
If no damage to the wire harness insulation is present, no further action is required.
Refer to the ‘Inspection Procedure’ “L” bracket locations 1 & 2 on page 2.
NOTICE
MDPS WIRE HARNESS INSPECTION AND REPAIR (SC309)
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Printed TSB copy is for reference only; information may be updated at any time. Always refer to KGIS for the latest information.
TSB: SC309 Sorento (MQ4a) April 2024
SUBJECT:
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE: Model Production Date Range
Sorento (MQ4a)
January 7, 2024 to February 28, 2024
REQUIRED PART:
Part Name Part Number Figure Qty.
Main Wire Harness
TBD
N/A
1
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
N Code: N99 C Code: C99
Note: Refer to Warranty Bulletin 2024-26 for claim submission procedures. Use sublet code ‘X2’ for 3 day rental reimbursement if vehicle is to be parked, waiting for a wire harness assembly replacement.
Claim Type Causal P/N Qty. Repair Description Labor Op Code Op Time Replacement P/N Qty.
R
91150 R5010
0
(SC309)
Wire Harness Inspection (OK)
241A17I0
0.2 M/H
N/A
0
(SC309)
Wire Harness Inspection (NG)
+ Harness Clip Relocation
241A17I1
0.2
M/H
(SC309)
Wire Harness Inspection (NG)
+ Harness Clip Relocation
+ Insulation Repair
241A17I2
0.4
M/H (SC309) Wire Harness Inspection (NG) +Harness Clip Relocation + Main Harness Replacement TBD – TBD –
VIN inquiry data for this repair is provided for tracking purposes only. Kia retailers should reference SC309 when accessing the KDealer+ system.
NOTICE
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SC309
April 26, 2024
ATTENTION: ALL DEALER PRINCIPALS
Kia America, Inc., pursuant to the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act, is conducting a Safety Recall Campaign regarding the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) wire harness on certain 2024 MY Sorento vehicles manufactured from January 7, 2024 through February 28, 2024.
The Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) wire harness in the subject vehicles may become damaged due to improper assembly by the supplier. This may result in either a reduction or loss of power steering assist. A loss of power steering assist requires higher steering effort by the driver, especially at low speeds, which increases the risk of a crash. Customers may experience illumination of the Electric Power Steering (EPS) warning light.
All owners of the subject vehicles will be notified by first class mail with instructions to bring their vehicles to a Kia dealer. Dealers will inspect the MDPS wire harness and, if necessary, re-route the harness to the correct location. In addition, if any damage is found, the MDPS wire harness will either be repaired or, if necessary, replaced with a new one.
Your Service Manager was sent a copy of the owner notification letter and a Q&A guide for recall questions both of which describe the issue and information on how to access the list of affected vehicles. Kia will start mailing notices to the affected vehicle owners beginning on May 7, 2024.
What Should You Do?
Please make certain the appropriate personnel in your dealership are familiar with the details of this recall to ensure proper responses to customer inquiries and requests to have the recall performed on their vehicles.
NHTSA ADVISORY: It is a violation of Federal law for a dealer to deliver a new motor vehicle covered by this notification under a sale or lease until the defect is remedied.
LEGAL PRIVACY LIABILITY NOTICE: Pursuant to the terms of the Dealer Sales and Service Agreement and the Gramm-Leach-Bliley federal consumer privacy act, you are required to keep confidential any and all information and documents provided to you by Kia America, Inc. or generated by you in the conduct of carrying out work under that Agreement regarding Kia vehicle purchasers and owners, including but not limited to warranty claim information. Kia dealers may use such owner information for the sole purpose of conducting and performing this safety recall campaign, and for no other purpose.
If you have any questions, please contact your Kia District Parts & Service Manager.
Sincerely, Kia Service Department
Enclosures
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SC309
April 26, 2024
ATTENTION: ALL DEALER PARTS & SERVICE MANAGERS
Kia America, Inc., pursuant to the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act, is conducting a Safety Recall Campaign regarding the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) wire harness on certain 2024 MY Sorento vehicles manufactured from January 7, 2024 through February 28, 2024.
The Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) wire harness in the subject vehicles may become damaged due to improper assembly by the supplier. This may result in either a reduction or loss of power steering assist. A loss of power steering assist requires higher steering effort by the driver, especially at low speeds, which increases the risk of a crash. Customers may experience illumination of the Electric Power Steering (EPS) warning light.
All owners of the subject vehicles will be notified by first class mail with instructions to bring their vehicles to a Kia dealer. Dealers will inspect the MDPS wire harness and, if necessary, re-route the harness to the correct location. In addition, if any damage is found, the MDPS wire harness will either be repaired or, if necessary, replaced with a new one.
The Technical Service Bulletin that provides vehicle inspection and repair procedures, affected VIN production range, and warranty claim information will be posted on the Kia Global Information System (KGIS) at www.kiatechinfo.com during the week of April 26, 2024.
Enclosed you will find a copy of the owner notification letter and a Q&A Guide for recall questions, both of which describe the issue. Note that any vehicle owner who has already paid for related repairs can submit a request for reimbursement online via the Owner’s Section of www.kia.com. Kia will mail notices to the affected vehicle owners beginning on May 7, 2024.
Also, please make certain the appropriate personnel in your dealership are familiar with the details of this recall to ensure proper responses to customer inquiries and requests to have the recall performed on their vehicles. This Safety Recall Campaign represents an opportunity for your service department to deliver an exceptional service experience (e.g., flexible service appointment process, car wash and vacuum and timely service).
NHTSA ADVISORY: It is a violation of Federal law for a dealer to deliver a new motor vehicle covered by this notification under a sale or lease until the defect is remedied.
LEGAL PRIVACY LIABILITY NOTICE: Pursuant to the terms of the Dealer Sales and Service Agreement and the Gramm-Leach-Bliley federal consumer privacy act, you are required to keep confidential any and all information and documents provided to you by Kia America, Inc. or generated by you in the conduct of carrying out work under that Agreement regarding Kia vehicle purchasers and owners, including but not limited to warranty claim information. Kia dealers may use such owner information for the sole purpose of conducting and performing this safety recall campaign, and for no other purpose.
If you have any questions, please contact your Kia District Parts and Service Manager.
Sincerely, Kia Service Department Enclosures
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