NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V754
Manufacturer Kia Motors America
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 16,011
Wiring Harness may be Damaged by Fender
The damaged wiring harness may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Summary
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2018 Kia Stinger vehicles. The front wiring harness located in the engine and passenger compartment may get damaged from contacting a burr on the left fender body panel.
Remedy
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring harness for damage. If no damage is found, a cover will be installed. If damage is found, the wiring harness will be repaired and a cover will be installed, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 20, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall SC170.
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.safercar.gov.
Check if your Kia has a Recall
2018 MY Stinger Front Wiring Harness Chronology
Basis of Safety Defect Determination 573.6(c)(6)
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2018/RMISC-18V754-7497.pdf
Recall Acknowledgement
November 5, 2018
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2018/RCAK-18V754-3234.pdf
Recalls Documents
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=18V754&docType=RCL
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