Recall Details For: 2018 KIA STINGER
NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER - 18V754000
- RUNNING SEQUENCE NUMBER: 129559
- NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:18V754000
- VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MAKE: KIA
- VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MODEL: STINGER
- MODEL YEAR: 2018
- MFR CAMPAIGN NUMBER : SC170
- COMPONENT DESCRIPTION: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
- MANUFACTURER THAT FILED DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE REPORT: Kia Motors America
- BEGIN DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20170720
- END DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20180608
- VEHICLE, EQUIPMENT OR TIRE REPORT: V
- POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 16011
- DATE OWNER NOTIFIED BY MFR: 20181220
- RECALL INITIATOR (MFR/OVSC/ODI): MFR
- MANUFACTURERS OF RECALLED VEHICLES/PRODUCTS: Kia America, Inc.
- REPORT RECEIVED DATE: 20181025
- RECORD CREATION DATE: 20181030
- REGULATION PART NUMBER:
- FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER:
DEFECT 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.
CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY: The damaged wiring harness may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
CORRECTIVE SUMMARY: 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 replaced and a cover will be installed, free of charge. The recall began December 20, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall SC170.
RECALL 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.
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