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SC172 - High Pressure Fuel Pump Outlet Inspection - 2011-2017 Kia Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento & 2011-2018 Sportage

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V907
Manufacturer Kia Motors America
Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, ENGINE
Potential Number of Units Affected 71,653

 

High Pressure Fuel Pipe May Leak

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

 

Summary

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak.

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SC171 - Incorrect Low Beam Aiming/FMVSS 108 - 2019 Kia Forte

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V771
Manufacturer Kia Motors America
Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,754

 

Incorrect Low Beam Aiming/FMVSS 108

If the headlights are not properly aimed, the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

 

Summary

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2019 Kia Forte vehicles equipped with LED headlights. The headlights may not have been manufactured with the correct low beam aiming. 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."

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SC170 - Front Wiring Harness - 2018 Kia Stinger

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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.

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SC167 - Steering Column Assembly - 2018 Kia Sorento

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V656
Manufacturer Kia Motors America
Components STEERING
Potential Number of Units Affected 97

 

Steering Column may Separate

If the steering column separates, it can cause a loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

 

Summary

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2018 Kia Sorento vehicles. The cowl crossbar that connects to the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) steering column may be improperly welded, allowing the steering column to separate.

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SC168 - HEV Power Relay Assembly - 2017-2018 Kia Niro

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V666
Manufacturer Kia Motors America
Components HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 27,030

 

Electrical Resistance at Main Relay May Cause Fire

The increased electrical resistance can overheat the rear seat which is above the PRA, increasing the risk of a fire.

 

Summary

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Kia Niro hybrid electric vehicles. The Main Relay within the Power Relay Assembly (PRA) may have inadequate connections between its contacts, causing increased electrical resistance.

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