# 2012 KIA OPTIMA — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `1949642` · 2023-12-12 · Kia America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** KIA
- **Model:** OPTIMA
- **Year:** 2012
- **Manufacturer:** Kia America, Inc.
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
## Narrative
Vehicle is under recall 23V652 for HECU short circuit issue.  Vehicle was running fine, driven to local mechanic for routine oil change and inspection.  MIL was on with P0445 indicating a short circuit on Purge control valve.  Mechanic replaced Purge control valve which did not reset maintenance light.  Mechanic investigated and found evidence of a thermal event (fire) within the wiring harness near the computer.  Mechanic contacted me and I notified him of Interim Recall notice. Vehicle was towed to local Kia dealer where they will not honor recall as there is no current solution.  They said they can not prove the incident was HECU without replacing wiring harness which I must pay for.
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