Kia · Canada · Crit
Kia Cadenza, Sportage: Electrical
Affects Kia Cadenza, Sportage · 2017–2021 — about 59K vehicles.
The hazard
Issue: On certain vehicles, a problem in the control module for the antilock brake system (ABS) could cause it to short circuit. Note: This recall does not affect vehicles equipped with Smart Cruise Control (SCC). Safety Risk: A short circuit could create a fire risk. Corrective Actions: Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealer to install new ABS fuse(s) and, on certain models, update the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) software. Kia recommends that you should park your vehicle outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been completed.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.