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2017 Kia OPTIMA Hybrid Propulsion System Recall


NHTSA Recall #	139430
NHTSA Compaign #	18V161000
MFG Compaign #	SC162
Manufacturer	Kia Motors America
Supplier	KIA
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2017
Component	HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of notification	03/05/18
Begin date of manufacuring	25/08/16
End date of manufacturing	11/09/17
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	MFR
Report received	08/03/18
Report created	12/03/18
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Estimated number of affected units	1710
Defect summary	Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 kia optima hybrid vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a voltage protection device (vpd), designed to protect the high voltage battery module, that may activate inadvertently.
Consequence summary	If the vpd activates while the vehicle is being operated in electric vehicle (ev) mode, there may be a loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective action	Kia will notify owners, and dealers will remove the vpd switch and install two newly designed battery management systems (bms) that contain overvoltage protection devices (opds), free of charge. The recall is expected to begin may 2018. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc162.
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).

What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
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2017 Kia OPTIMA Hybrid Propulsion System Recall

2017 Kia OPTIMA Hybrid Propulsion System Recall

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