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Various Vehicles, Edinburgh Castle Entrance

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Various Vehicles, Edinburgh Castle Entrance

Over the past several decades, what has been noteworthy in the automotive industry is the rise of Asian automakers, often at the expense of European and American ones. The UK once had a strong domestic automotive industry, but mismanagement has made many storied British brands either a shadow of their former selves, or worse yet, extinct. This batch of six cars parked at the Edinburgh Castle car park are all Asian.

The closest vehicle to me is a Kia Optima (Kia K5 within South Korea); this particular example is an estate (station wagon) version which is well suited for Europe. Due to European preference for smaller vehicles, the Kia Optima was pretty much the largest saloon or estate I could easily find within the UK, and the only one that was sold in both the UK and the US without major differences.

Behind the Optima is a very popular SUV: the Nissan Qashqai. The Qashqai, many of which were built in Sunderland, England, is responsible for making Nissan the most popular automotive brand in the UK; it is often nicknamed "Qashqow" for contributing heavily to Nissan's profits. The Qashqai is a popular global model, though for the US market, it was renamed the Rogue Sport.

On the other row, from left to right, are: a Mazda3, a Toyota Yaris, a Kia Sportage, and an MG SUV. MG ("Morris Garage") is one of those storied British brands of the past that had gone extinct, but came back to life by having its intellectual property bought out by China; currently owned by SAIC, MG's SUVs, many of them electric, are a common sight on UK roads, even though virtually all of them are now made in China.

DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE


Posted on: 2020-08-28
Description
Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 optima and 2014-2015 sorento vehicles.  Brake fluid may leak inside the hydraulic electronic control unit (hecu), possibly resulting in an electrical short.  

Consequence
If the hecu short circuits, there is an increased risk of an engine compartment fire.

Corrective Action
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hecu for leaking brake fluid and replace the hecu if necessary, free of charge.  Owners are advised to park outside and away from other vehicles and structures until the recall repair is completed.  The recall began october 20, 2020.  Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.  Kia's number for this recall is sc197.

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.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE


Posted on: 2020-08-28
Description
Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 optima and 2014-2015 sorento vehicles.  Brake fluid may leak inside the hydraulic electronic control unit (hecu), possibly resulting in an electrical short.  

Consequence
If the hecu short circuits, there is an increased risk of an engine compartment fire.

Corrective Action
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hecu for leaking brake fluid and replace the hecu if necessary, free of charge.  Owners are advised to park outside and away from other vehicles and structures until the recall repair is completed.  The recall began october 20, 2020.  Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.  Kia's number for this recall is sc197.

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.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #3 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE


Posted on: 2020-08-28
Description
Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 optima and 2014-2015 sorento vehicles.  Brake fluid may leak inside the hydraulic electronic control unit (hecu), possibly resulting in an electrical short.  

Consequence
If the hecu short circuits, there is an increased risk of an engine compartment fire.

Corrective Action
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hecu for leaking brake fluid and replace the hecu if necessary, free of charge.  Owners are advised to park outside and away from other vehicles and structures until the recall repair is completed.  The recall began october 20, 2020.  Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.  Kia's number for this recall is sc197.

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.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #4 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE


Posted on: 2021-05-11
Description
Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 optima and 2014-2015 sorento vehicles previously recalled under recall 20v-519.  Brake fluid may leak inside the hydraulic electronic control unit (hecu), possibly resulting in an electrical short.

Consequence
An electrical short in the hecu increases the risk of a fire while parked or driving.

Corrective Action
Owners are advised to park outside and away from other vehicles and structures until the recall repair is completed.  Dealers will install a new multi-fuse, and inspect the hecu for leaks, replacing the hecu if necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on july 2, 2021.  This recall supersedes previous nhtsa recall number 20v-519.  Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.  Kia's number for this recall is sc212.

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.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #5 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE


Posted on: 2021-05-11
Description
Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 optima and 2014-2015 sorento vehicles previously recalled under recall 20v-519.  Brake fluid may leak inside the hydraulic electronic control unit (hecu), possibly resulting in an electrical short.

Consequence
An electrical short in the hecu increases the risk of a fire while parked or driving.

Corrective Action
Owners are advised to park outside and away from other vehicles and structures until the recall repair is completed.  Dealers will install a new multi-fuse, and inspect the hecu for leaks, replacing the hecu if necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on july 2, 2021.  This recall supersedes previous nhtsa recall number 20v-519.  Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.  Kia's number for this recall is sc212.

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.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #6 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE


Posted on: 2021-05-11
Description
Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 optima and 2014-2015 sorento vehicles previously recalled under recall 20v-519.  Brake fluid may leak inside the hydraulic electronic control unit (hecu), possibly resulting in an electrical short.

Consequence
An electrical short in the hecu increases the risk of a fire while parked or driving.

Corrective Action
Owners are advised to park outside and away from other vehicles and structures until the recall repair is completed.  Dealers will install a new multi-fuse, and inspect the hecu for leaks, replacing the hecu if necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on july 2, 2021.  This recall supersedes previous nhtsa recall number 20v-519.  Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.  Kia's number for this recall is sc212.

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.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #7 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE


Posted on: 2021-05-11
Description
Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 optima and 2014-2015 sorento vehicles previously recalled under recall 20v-519.  Brake fluid may leak inside the hydraulic electronic control unit (hecu), possibly resulting in an electrical short.

Consequence
An electrical short in the hecu increases the risk of a fire while parked or driving.

Corrective Action
Owners are advised to park outside and away from other vehicles and structures until the recall repair is completed.  Dealers will install a new multi-fuse, and inspect the hecu for leaks, replacing the hecu if necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on july 2, 2021.  This recall supersedes previous nhtsa recall number 20v-519.  Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.  Kia's number for this recall is sc212.

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.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #8 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE


Posted on: 2021-05-11
Description
Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 optima and 2014-2015 sorento vehicles previously recalled under recall 20v-519.  Brake fluid may leak inside the hydraulic electronic control unit (hecu), possibly resulting in an electrical short.

Consequence
An electrical short in the hecu increases the risk of a fire while parked or driving.

Corrective Action
Owners are advised to park outside and away from other vehicles and structures until the recall repair is completed.  Dealers will install a new multi-fuse, and inspect the hecu for leaks, replacing the hecu if necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on july 2, 2021.  This recall supersedes previous nhtsa recall number 20v-519.  Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.  Kia's number for this recall is sc212.

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.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #9 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE


Posted on: 2021-05-11
Description
Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 optima and 2014-2015 sorento vehicles previously recalled under recall 20v-519.  Brake fluid may leak inside the hydraulic electronic control unit (hecu), possibly resulting in an electrical short.

Consequence
An electrical short in the hecu increases the risk of a fire while parked or driving.

Corrective Action
Owners are advised to park outside and away from other vehicles and structures until the recall repair is completed.  Dealers will install a new multi-fuse, and inspect the hecu for leaks, replacing the hecu if necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on july 2, 2021.  This recall supersedes previous nhtsa recall number 20v-519.  Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.  Kia's number for this recall is sc212.

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.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #10 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE


Posted on: 2023-09-26
Description
Kia america, inc.  (kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 borrego, 2014-2016 cadenza, 2010-2013 forte, forte koup, sportage, 2015-2018 k900, 2011-2015 optima, 2011-2013 optima hybrid, soul, 2012-2017 rio, 2011-2014 sorento, and 2010-2011 rondo vehicles.  The hydraulic electronic control unit (hecu) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

Consequence
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete.  Dealers will replace the hecu fuse, free of charge.  Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed november 14, 2023.  A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available.  Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.  Kia's number for this recall is sc284.

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 #11 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE


Posted on: 2023-09-26
Description
Kia america, inc.  (kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 borrego, 2014-2016 cadenza, 2010-2013 forte, forte koup, sportage, 2015-2018 k900, 2011-2015 optima, 2011-2013 optima hybrid, soul, 2012-2017 rio, 2011-2014 sorento, and 2010-2011 rondo vehicles.  The hydraulic electronic control unit (hecu) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

Consequence
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete.  Dealers will replace the hecu fuse, free of charge.  Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed november 14, 2023.  A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available.  Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.  Kia's number for this recall is sc284.

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.  
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