{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2023275","date":"2023-05-08","owner_notified":null,"manufacturer":null,"component":"Electrical","summary":"Issue:\nKia is conducting a service campaign to inspect and upgrade the safety plug fuse. On certain Optima Hybrid (HEV) models, the safety plug fuse could blow and cause a loss of hybrid system power while driving at low speeds. Additionally, installing an incorrect aftermarket fuse could cause overheating.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. Using an incorrect aftermarket fuse could create the risk of a fire.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nKia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the vehicle for an aftermarket fuse and replace the 125-A safety plug with one that has a 150-A rating.","consequence":null,"remedy":null,"notes":null,"mfr_campaign":"SC061","part_number":null,"units":2635,"completion":null,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety TC","french":{"component":"Circuit électrique","notification":"Sécurité - TC","summary":"Problème :\nKia effectue une campagne de service pour inspecter et remplacer le fusible du disjoncteur de sécurité. Sur certains modèles de Optima hybride (HEV), le fusible dans le disjoncteur de sécurité pourrait sauter et provoquer une perte de l'alimentation du système hybride lors de la conduite à basse vitesse. De plus, l'installation d'un fusible du marché secondaire incorrect pourrait créer une surchauffe.\n\nRisques pour la sécurité :\nUne perte de puissance au niveau des roues pourrait augmenter les risques d'accident. L'utilisation d'un fusible du marché secondaire incorrect pourrait créer un risque d'incendie.\n\nMesures correctives :\nKia doit aviser les propriétaires par la poste et leur demander d'amener leur véhicule chez un concessionnaire pour faire vérifier le fusible et faire remplacer le disjoncteur de sécurité de 125 A par un de 150 A."},"vehicles":[{"year":2013,"make":"KIA","model":"OPTIMA","vehicle_id":"2013_kia_optima","match":"exact","built_from":null,"built_to":null},{"year":2014,"make":"KIA","model":"OPTIMA","vehicle_id":"2014_kia_optima","match":"exact","built_from":null,"built_to":null},{"year":2015,"make":"KIA","model":"OPTIMA","vehicle_id":"2015_kia_optima","match":"exact","built_from":null,"built_to":null},{"year":2016,"make":"KIA","model":"OPTIMA","vehicle_id":"2016_kia_optima","match":"exact","built_from":null,"built_to":null}],"may_apply":true,"as_of":"2026-10-19","lookup":{"nhtsa":"https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls","tc":"https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng","maker":null},"attribution":["Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada."],"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2023275"}