Kia Issues Second Recall, Warns Owners To Park Outside Over Fire Risk

[Drummie123]

Kia Issues Second Recall, Warns Owners To Park Outside Over Fire Risk
By Bill Galluccio
May 18, 2021

Kia is recalling over 440,000 vehicles for a second time over an issue that could cause engine fires. The recall includes Kia Optima sedans from 2013-2015 and 2014-15 Sorento SUVs.

The automaker said that a blake fluid can leak into a control computer, causing an electrical short. The short can spark an engine fire, even if the car is turned off. Kia advised owners to park their vehicles outdoors and away from structures and other vehicles until the issue has been resolved.

Kia has received reports of eight fires relating to the issue, including one from a dealer who said the car had been repaired during last year's recall. Six of the fires involved the Optima, and two involved the Sorento. There were no reports of injuries.

The car company said that owners can bring their vehicle to a dealership, where technicians will replace the fuse with one that has a lower amperage rating, check the brake fluid line for leaks, and check the control computer to ensure it has not been damaged. Owners will be notified if their car is being recalled starting on July 2.

You can check to see if your car is part of the recall by going to nhtsa.gov/recalls and entering your 17-digit vehicle identification number.

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Any time I hear or read KIA, I immediately think of the military acronym, "Killed In Action."

That's why I would never buy one of their cars.

[T. A. Gardner]

Kia Issues Second Recall, Warns Owners To Park Outside Over Fire Risk
By Bill Galluccio
May 18, 2021









Photo: Getty Images

https://710wor.iheart.com/content/20...ver-fire-risk/

Any time I hear or read KIA, I immediately think of the military acronym, "Killed In Action."

That's why I would never buy one of their cars.

Is that like FIAT? Failed Italian Automotive Technology...

[RB 60]

Is that like FIAT? Failed Italian Automotive Technology...

"PSA Group and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) have officially merged to create Stellantis, bringing together 14 vehicle brands across the globe. With the completion of a merger that has been in the works for more than a year, Stellantis becomes the fourth-biggest automaker in the world by volume and third-biggest by revenue. Now under the Stellantis umbrella are Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Abarth, Lancia, and Maserati—thanks to FCA—as well as Citroën, DS, Opel, Peugeot, and Vauxhall, thanks to PSA."

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a3...me-stellantis/

[Mason Melchizedek]

We have had two KIA's great vehicles

[Drummie123]

Is that like FIAT? Failed Italian Automotive Technology...

Yup!

Or Fix It Again Tony

LOLOL

[Drummie123]

We have had two KIA's great vehicles

Glad you are happy with them.

I wish you continued happy and uneventful motoring.

[Mason Melchizedek]

Glad you are happy with them.

I wish you continued happy and uneventful motoring.

Thanks