Its Shop Time Mondays: Kia And Mercedes-Benz Are Recalling Approximately 750,000 Vehicles

 

Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit May Short

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

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V331000

Manufacturer Kia Motors America

Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Review Of The 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Highlight: A plug-in hybrid is also available.

Test Vehicles MSRP: $37,235   (Base Model: $26,980)

Standard Safety Features: ABS; airbags; a hill start control system; a rear camera a vehicle stability system; a traction control system; auto headlights; and a tire mobility kit

Standard Equipment (Base Model): 16-inch wheels; cloth seats; manually controlled front seats;  a tilt/telescopic steering wheel; rear seat center armrest with integrated cup holder; leather wrapped steering wheel; leather gift shift knob; a dual zone automatic temperature control; a remote keyless entry with trunk opener; and a push button keyless ignition starter system

2016 Kia Optima SX Turbo: A Refreshed And Refined Midsize Sedan

 

 

Highlight: For the first time, the Kia Optima, which is manufactured in West Point, Georgia will be available as a plug-in hybrid.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $33,215 (base model $22,480)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; electronic stability control system; traction control; hill start assist control system; and a tire pressure monitoring system

Standard Equipment (Base Model): 16-inch wheels; a 6-speed automatic transmission; 6-way power driver’s seat; cloth manually adjusted front seats; a manual operated a/c system; a manually operated tilt/telescopic steering; and an automatic down driver’s window