KIA
**URGENT: FIRE RISK WHEN PARKED**
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V703000
- Manufacturer Kia America, Inc.
- Components TRAILER HITCHES
- Potential Number of Units Affected 70,887
Summary
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Remedy
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 14, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC249.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Defect Notice 573 Report RCLRPT-22V703-6415.PDF
FORD
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V686000
- Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
- Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Potential Number of Units Affected 86,050
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022 F-150 vehicles. The parking lights may flicker when the headlights are activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Remedy
Dealers will replace or reprogram the LED Driver module, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 31, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C22.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Noncompliance Notice 573 Report RCLRPT-22V686-3271.PDF
NISSAN
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V693000
- Manufacturer Nissan North America, Inc.
- Components STEERING
- Potential Number of Units Affected 20,040
Summary
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Versa and Kicks vehicles. An intermittent electrical connection in the electric power steering (EPS) torque sensor can disable the power steering assist.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the steering column torque sensor lot code, and replace the column if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 9, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Defect Notice 573 Report RCLRPT-22V693-1375.PDF
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