Kia America, Inc. is recalling approximately 70,887 vehicles, including certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid, 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid, and 2017-2022 Sportage models. These vehicles may be equipped with a tow hitch harness that can accumulate moisture and debris on its circuit board, leading to an electrical short. This short circuit can cause a fire while the vehicle is either parked or being driven. Dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace the fuse and/or tow hitch harness module as necessary, free of charge.
An electrical short in the tow hitch harness can cause a fire even when the engine is turned off. Because of this fire risk, owners should park their vehicles outdoors and away from garages or other structures until the recall repair has been completed.
You have 2 options:
Inspection and replacement of the fuse and/or tow hitch harness module.
Precautionary parking measures.
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: NHTSA Notice · Raw API Response