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.
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.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225135-kia-optima-2018-recall-hybrid-propulsion-system · Recall date August 3, 2018 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V161000
“KIA OPTIMA (2018) recall — Hybrid Propulsion System.” GovInfoNow, recall dated August 3, 2018. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225135-kia-optima-2018-recall-hybrid-propulsion-system. Based on NHTSA recall 18V161000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V161000).
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.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kia Motors America to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V161000 — Kia Motors America KIA OPTIMA (2018) recall — Hybrid Propulsion System Hello, I own a KIA OPTIMA (2018) recall — Hybrid Propulsion System that is covered by recall 18V161000 from Kia Motors America. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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