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KIA: AMANTI: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 09V130000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | AMANTI |
| Model Year: | 2007 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | SC077 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Manufacturered: | 20060920 - 20061120 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 139844 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20090617 |
| Recall Initiated By: | MFR |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Report Received Date: | 20090417 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20090417 |
Defect Summary:
HUYNDAI-KIA IS RECALLING 139,844 MY 2006-2007- SEDONA, SPORTAGE, SORENTO AND MY RONDO AND AMANTI VEHICLES. THE STOP LAMP SWITCH IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION. A MALFUNCTIONING STOP LAMP SWITCH MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED OR MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED. A STOP LAMP SWITCH MALFUNCTION MAY ALSO AFFECT THE OPERATION OF THE BRAKE-TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK FEATURE SO THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO BE SHIFTED OUT OF THE PARK POSITION. IT MAY ALSO CAUSE THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) MALFUNCTION LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE, AND IT MAY NOT DEACTIVATE THE CRUISE CONTROL WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.
Consequence Summary:
ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS, ALONE OR IN COMBINATION, MAY LEAD TO A CRASH.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 17, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA'S CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-333-4542.
Notes:
HYUNDAI-KIA RECALL NO. SC077.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV .
- --KIA: OPTIMA: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 11V153000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | OPTIMA |
| Model Year: | 2008 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | SC088 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Manufacturered: | 20050929 - 20070613 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 70115 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20110323 |
| Recall Initiated By: | ODI |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Report Received Date: | 20110309 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20110309 |
Defect Summary:
KIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2008 OPTIMA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 29, 2005, THROUGH JUNE 13, 2007. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE SHIFT CABLE MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED INCORRECTLY, CAUSING TENSION IN THE CABLE. IF PRESENT, THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE CABLE TO DETACH FROM THE SHIFTER ASSEMBLY'S DOWEL PIN PREVENTING THE TRANSMISSION FROM BEING SHIFTED. THE SHIFT LEVER CAN THEN BE MOVED INTO THE PARK (P) POSITION WHILE THE VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION IS STILL IN THE LAST USED GEAR BEFORE DETACHMENT.
Consequence Summary:
IF THE DRIVER LEAVES THE VEHICLE WITHOUT ENGAGING THE PARKING BRAKE, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE VEHICLE CAN ROLL INJURE A PERSON IN ITS PATH OR CAUSE A CRASH.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SHIFT CABLE AND REINSTALL IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 23, 2011. OWNER MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Notes:
KIA'S SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS SC088.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV .
-KIA: OPTIMA: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 11V153000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | OPTIMA |
| Model Year: | 2007 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | SC088 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Manufacturered: | 20050929 - 20070613 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 70115 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20110323 |
| Recall Initiated By: | ODI |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Report Received Date: | 20110309 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20110309 |
Defect Summary:
KIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2008 OPTIMA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 29, 2005, THROUGH JUNE 13, 2007. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE SHIFT CABLE MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED INCORRECTLY, CAUSING TENSION IN THE CABLE. IF PRESENT, THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE CABLE TO DETACH FROM THE SHIFTER ASSEMBLY'S DOWEL PIN PREVENTING THE TRANSMISSION FROM BEING SHIFTED. THE SHIFT LEVER CAN THEN BE MOVED INTO THE PARK (P) POSITION WHILE THE VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION IS STILL IN THE LAST USED GEAR BEFORE DETACHMENT.
Consequence Summary:
IF THE DRIVER LEAVES THE VEHICLE WITHOUT ENGAGING THE PARKING BRAKE, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE VEHICLE CAN ROLL INJURE A PERSON IN ITS PATH OR CAUSE A CRASH.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SHIFT CABLE AND REINSTALL IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 23, 2011. OWNER MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Notes:
KIA'S SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS SC088.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV .
-KIA: OPTIMA: SUSPENSION:FRONT
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 09V183000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | OPTIMA |
| Model Year: | 2004 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | SC075 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | SUSPENSION:FRONT |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Manufacturered: | 20001006 - 20031119 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 36538 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20090616 |
| Recall Initiated By: | MFR |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Report Received Date: | 20090527 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20090527 |
Defect Summary:
KIA MOTORS CORPORATION (KMC) IS RECALLING 36,538 MODEL YEAR 2001-2004 OPTIMA VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. ROAD SALT APPLIED IN THESE STATES DURING THE WINTER MONTHS MAY RESULT IN PROGRESSIVE, INTERNAL CORROSION OF THE FRONT SUBFRAME. OVER TIME, SUCH SUBFRAME CORROSION NEAR THE CONNECTION TO THE LOWER CONTROL ARM CAN LEAD TO WHEEL MISALIGNMENT AND/OR OTHER NOTICEABLE STRESS IN STEERING, OR ACCELERATED ABNORMAL TIRE WEAR.
Consequence Summary:
CORROSION OF THE FRONT SUBFRAME COULD LEAD TO SEPARATION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Summary:
KMC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 15, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA'S CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-333-4542.
Notes:
KMC'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NO. SC075.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV .
-KIA: OPTIMA: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 04V180000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | OPTIMA |
| Model Year: | 2003 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | SC038 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Manufacturered: | 20011001 - 20021109 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 25803 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20040625 |
| Recall Initiated By: | MFR |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Report Received Date: | 20040412 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20040420 |
Defect Summary:
SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT MAY NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. IF A VEHICLE WITH A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED WERE TO ROLL OVER, FUEL SPILLAGE MAY OCCUR.
Consequence Summary:
FUEL SPILLAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 25, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Notes:
KIA RECALL NO. SCO38.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
-KIA: OPTIMA: SUSPENSION:FRONT
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 09V183000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | OPTIMA |
| Model Year: | 2003 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | SC075 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | SUSPENSION:FRONT |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Manufacturered: | 20001006 - 20031119 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 36538 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20090616 |
| Recall Initiated By: | MFR |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Report Received Date: | 20090527 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20090527 |
Defect Summary:
KIA MOTORS CORPORATION (KMC) IS RECALLING 36,538 MODEL YEAR 2001-2004 OPTIMA VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. ROAD SALT APPLIED IN THESE STATES DURING THE WINTER MONTHS MAY RESULT IN PROGRESSIVE, INTERNAL CORROSION OF THE FRONT SUBFRAME. OVER TIME, SUCH SUBFRAME CORROSION NEAR THE CONNECTION TO THE LOWER CONTROL ARM CAN LEAD TO WHEEL MISALIGNMENT AND/OR OTHER NOTICEABLE STRESS IN STEERING, OR ACCELERATED ABNORMAL TIRE WEAR.
Consequence Summary:
CORROSION OF THE FRONT SUBFRAME COULD LEAD TO SEPARATION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Summary:
KMC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 15, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA'S CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-333-4542.
Notes:
KMC'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NO. SC075.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV .
-KIA: OPTIMA: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 03V067000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | OPTIMA |
| Model Year: | 2002 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | SC021 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Manufacturered: | 20000909 - 20010817 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 11501 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20030328 |
| Recall Initiated By: | MFR |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Report Received Date: | 20030304 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20030317 |
Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5 AND 2.7 LITER V6 ENGINES, THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (CKP) CASES DID NOT MEET DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATIONS.
Consequence Summary:
INTERNAL GAPS WITHIN THE CASES ALLOWED EPOXY TO CONTACT THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD, WHICH RESULTED IN CRACKING OF THE CIRCUIT BOARD CAPACITOR. A DAMAGED CKP CAPACITOR COULD RESULT IN ENGINE STALLING.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CKP. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 28, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Notes:
KIA'S RECALL NUMBER IS SC021.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
-KIA: OPTIMA: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 04V180000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | OPTIMA |
| Model Year: | 2002 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | SC038 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Manufacturered: | 20011001 - 20021109 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 25803 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20040625 |
| Recall Initiated By: | MFR |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Report Received Date: | 20040412 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20040420 |
Defect Summary:
SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT MAY NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. IF A VEHICLE WITH A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED WERE TO ROLL OVER, FUEL SPILLAGE MAY OCCUR.
Consequence Summary:
FUEL SPILLAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 25, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Notes:
KIA RECALL NO. SCO38.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
-KIA: OPTIMA: SUSPENSION:FRONT
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 09V183000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | OPTIMA |
| Model Year: | 2002 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | SC075 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | SUSPENSION:FRONT |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Manufacturered: | 20001006 - 20031119 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 36538 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20090616 |
| Recall Initiated By: | MFR |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Report Received Date: | 20090527 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20090527 |
Defect Summary:
KIA MOTORS CORPORATION (KMC) IS RECALLING 36,538 MODEL YEAR 2001-2004 OPTIMA VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. ROAD SALT APPLIED IN THESE STATES DURING THE WINTER MONTHS MAY RESULT IN PROGRESSIVE, INTERNAL CORROSION OF THE FRONT SUBFRAME. OVER TIME, SUCH SUBFRAME CORROSION NEAR THE CONNECTION TO THE LOWER CONTROL ARM CAN LEAD TO WHEEL MISALIGNMENT AND/OR OTHER NOTICEABLE STRESS IN STEERING, OR ACCELERATED ABNORMAL TIRE WEAR.
Consequence Summary:
CORROSION OF THE FRONT SUBFRAME COULD LEAD TO SEPARATION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Summary:
KMC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 15, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA'S CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-333-4542.
Notes:
KMC'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NO. SC075.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV .
-KIA: OPTIMA: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 03V067000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | OPTIMA |
| Model Year: | 2001 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | SC021 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Manufacturered: | 20000909 - 20010817 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 11501 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20030328 |
| Recall Initiated By: | MFR |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Report Received Date: | 20030304 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20030317 |
Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5 AND 2.7 LITER V6 ENGINES, THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (CKP) CASES DID NOT MEET DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATIONS.
Consequence Summary:
INTERNAL GAPS WITHIN THE CASES ALLOWED EPOXY TO CONTACT THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD, WHICH RESULTED IN CRACKING OF THE CIRCUIT BOARD CAPACITOR. A DAMAGED CKP CAPACITOR COULD RESULT IN ENGINE STALLING.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CKP. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 28, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Notes:
KIA'S RECALL NUMBER IS SC021.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
-KIA: OPTIMA: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 01V156000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | OPTIMA |
| Model Year: | 2001 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | SC020 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Manufacturered: | 20001007 - 20010320 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 16231 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20010511 |
| Recall Initiated By: | MFR |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Report Received Date: | 20010501 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20010518 |
Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SIDE AIR BAG WIRE HARNESS FOR THE DRIVER POSITION COULD BE MIS-ROUTED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN IT BEING PINCHED OR CUT BY THE SEAT CUSHION TILT MECHANISM.
Consequence Summary:
DAMAGE TO THE WIRE HARNESS COULD RESULT IN THE SIDE AIR BAG NOT DEPLOYING IN AN ACCIDENT.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL CHECK FOR PROPER ROUTING OF THE SIDE AIR BAG WIRE HARNESS AND SECURE IT IN PLACE WITH A PLASTIC TIE-WRAP. IF THE WIRE HARNESS IS DAMAGED, IT WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Notes:
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
-KIA: OPTIMA: SUSPENSION:FRONT
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 09V183000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | OPTIMA |
| Model Year: | 2001 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | SC075 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | SUSPENSION:FRONT |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Manufacturered: | 20001006 - 20031119 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 36538 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20090616 |
| Recall Initiated By: | MFR |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Report Received Date: | 20090527 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20090527 |
Defect Summary:
KIA MOTORS CORPORATION (KMC) IS RECALLING 36,538 MODEL YEAR 2001-2004 OPTIMA VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. ROAD SALT APPLIED IN THESE STATES DURING THE WINTER MONTHS MAY RESULT IN PROGRESSIVE, INTERNAL CORROSION OF THE FRONT SUBFRAME. OVER TIME, SUCH SUBFRAME CORROSION NEAR THE CONNECTION TO THE LOWER CONTROL ARM CAN LEAD TO WHEEL MISALIGNMENT AND/OR OTHER NOTICEABLE STRESS IN STEERING, OR ACCELERATED ABNORMAL TIRE WEAR.
Consequence Summary:
CORROSION OF THE FRONT SUBFRAME COULD LEAD TO SEPARATION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Summary:
KMC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 15, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA'S CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-333-4542.
Notes:
KMC'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NO. SC075.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV .
- --KIA: RIO: CHILD SEAT
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 05V557000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | RIO |
| Model Year: | 2005 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | SC057 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | CHILD SEAT |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Manufacturered: | 20020622 - 20050611 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 90865 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20060130 |
| Recall Initiated By: | OVSC |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Report Received Date: | 20051212 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20051219 |
| Regulation Part Number: | 571 |
| Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | 225 |
Defect Summary:
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, 'CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS.' CERTAIN CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORS WILL NOT FULLY LATCH ONTO THE LOWER LATCH ANCHORS LOCATED BETWEEN THE REAR SEAT BACK AND REAR SEAT CUSHION BECAUSE OF INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE CHILD SEAT ANCHORS AND A METAL WIRE LOCATED IN THE FRAME OF THE REAR SEAT BACK. UNTIL THE RECALL REPAIR IS COMPLETED, FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED BY YOUR CHILD SEATS MANUFACTURER ON HOW TO PROPERLY INSTALL THE CHILD SEAT WITH YOUR VEHICLE'S REAR SAFETY BELTS RATHER THAN USING THE LATCH SYSTEM.
Consequence Summary:
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, IF THE CHILD SEAT IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER ANCHORS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 30, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Notes:
KIA RECALL NO. SC057.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
-KIA: RIO: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 04V179000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | RIO |
| Model Year: | 2004 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | SC036 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Manufacturered: | 20000504 - 20040331 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 187790 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20040618 |
| Recall Initiated By: | ODI |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Report Received Date: | 20040409 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20040420 |
Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL INTAKE NIPPLE OF THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR IS SUBJECT TO FRACTURE OR CRACKING DURING REMOVAL OF THE QUICK CONNECT COUPLING SECURING THE MAIN FUEL TUBE ASSEMBLY TO THE FUEL INTAKE NIPPLE, OR WHEN FORCE IS ACCIDENTALLY APPLIED TO THE INTAKE NIPPLE DURING THE VEHICLE ASSEMBLY PROCESS OR DURING ENGINE COMPARTMENT REPAIRS.
Consequence Summary:
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR AND MAIN FUEL TUBE ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN JUNE 18, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Notes:
KIA RECALL NO. SC036.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
-KIA: RIO: CHILD SEAT
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 05V557000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | RIO |
| Model Year: | 2004 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | SC057 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | CHILD SEAT |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Manufacturered: | 20020622 - 20050611 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 90865 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20060130 |
| Recall Initiated By: | OVSC |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Report Received Date: | 20051212 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20051219 |
| Regulation Part Number: | 571 |
| Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | 225 |
Defect Summary:
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, 'CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS.' CERTAIN CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORS WILL NOT FULLY LATCH ONTO THE LOWER LATCH ANCHORS LOCATED BETWEEN THE REAR SEAT BACK AND REAR SEAT CUSHION BECAUSE OF INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE CHILD SEAT ANCHORS AND A METAL WIRE LOCATED IN THE FRAME OF THE REAR SEAT BACK. UNTIL THE RECALL REPAIR IS COMPLETED, FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED BY YOUR CHILD SEATS MANUFACTURER ON HOW TO PROPERLY INSTALL THE CHILD SEAT WITH YOUR VEHICLE'S REAR SAFETY BELTS RATHER THAN USING THE LATCH SYSTEM.
Consequence Summary:
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, IF THE CHILD SEAT IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER ANCHORS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 30, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Notes:
KIA RECALL NO. SC057.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
-KIA: RIO CINCO: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 04V179000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | RIO CINCO |
| Model Year: | 2004 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | SC036 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Manufacturered: | 20000504 - 20040331 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 187790 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20040618 |
| Recall Initiated By: | ODI |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Report Received Date: | 20040409 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20040420 |
Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL INTAKE NIPPLE OF THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR IS SUBJECT TO FRACTURE OR CRACKING DURING REMOVAL OF THE QUICK CONNECT COUPLING SECURING THE MAIN FUEL TUBE ASSEMBLY TO THE FUEL INTAKE NIPPLE, OR WHEN FORCE IS ACCIDENTALLY APPLIED TO THE INTAKE NIPPLE DURING THE VEHICLE ASSEMBLY PROCESS OR DURING ENGINE COMPARTMENT REPAIRS.
Consequence Summary:
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR AND MAIN FUEL TUBE ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN JUNE 18, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Notes:
KIA RECALL NO. SC036.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
-KIA: RIO: SEAT BELTS:REAR
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 06V294000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | RIO |
| Model Year: | 2003 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | SC064 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | SEAT BELTS:REAR |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Manufacturered: | 20020622 - 20030524 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 32257 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20060915 |
| Recall Initiated By: | MFR |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Report Received Date: | 20060804 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20060804 |
| Regulation Part Number: | 571 |
| Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | 208 |
Defect Summary:
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." WHEN USED WITH CERTAIN CHILD SEATS, THE AUTOMATIC LOCKING RETRACTOR (ALR) FUNCTION IN THE REAR OUTBOARD SEATBELT ASSEMBLIES MAY DISENGAGE.
Consequence Summary:
IF A CHILD SEAT IS NOT PROPERLY SECURED, THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH REAR OUTBOARD SEATBELT ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI-KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Notes:
KIARECALL NO. SC064. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
-KIA: RIO: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 04V179000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | RIO |
| Model Year: | 2003 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | SC036 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Manufacturered: | 20000504 - 20040331 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 187790 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20040618 |
| Recall Initiated By: | ODI |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Report Received Date: | 20040409 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20040420 |
Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL INTAKE NIPPLE OF THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR IS SUBJECT TO FRACTURE OR CRACKING DURING REMOVAL OF THE QUICK CONNECT COUPLING SECURING THE MAIN FUEL TUBE ASSEMBLY TO THE FUEL INTAKE NIPPLE, OR WHEN FORCE IS ACCIDENTALLY APPLIED TO THE INTAKE NIPPLE DURING THE VEHICLE ASSEMBLY PROCESS OR DURING ENGINE COMPARTMENT REPAIRS.
Consequence Summary:
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR AND MAIN FUEL TUBE ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN JUNE 18, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Notes:
KIA RECALL NO. SC036.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
-KIA: RIO: CHILD SEAT
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 05V557000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | RIO |
| Model Year: | 2003 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | SC057 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | CHILD SEAT |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Manufacturered: | 20020622 - 20050611 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 90865 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20060130 |
| Recall Initiated By: | OVSC |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Report Received Date: | 20051212 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20051219 |
| Regulation Part Number: | 571 |
| Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | 225 |
Defect Summary:
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, 'CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS.' CERTAIN CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORS WILL NOT FULLY LATCH ONTO THE LOWER LATCH ANCHORS LOCATED BETWEEN THE REAR SEAT BACK AND REAR SEAT CUSHION BECAUSE OF INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE CHILD SEAT ANCHORS AND A METAL WIRE LOCATED IN THE FRAME OF THE REAR SEAT BACK. UNTIL THE RECALL REPAIR IS COMPLETED, FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED BY YOUR CHILD SEATS MANUFACTURER ON HOW TO PROPERLY INSTALL THE CHILD SEAT WITH YOUR VEHICLE'S REAR SAFETY BELTS RATHER THAN USING THE LATCH SYSTEM.
Consequence Summary:
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, IF THE CHILD SEAT IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER ANCHORS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 30, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Notes:
KIA RECALL NO. SC057.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
-KIA: RIO CINCO: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 04V179000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | RIO CINCO |
| Model Year: | 2003 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | SC036 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Manufacturered: | 20000504 - 20040331 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 187790 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20040618 |
| Recall Initiated By: | ODI |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Report Received Date: | 20040409 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20040420 |
Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL INTAKE NIPPLE OF THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR IS SUBJECT TO FRACTURE OR CRACKING DURING REMOVAL OF THE QUICK CONNECT COUPLING SECURING THE MAIN FUEL TUBE ASSEMBLY TO THE FUEL INTAKE NIPPLE, OR WHEN FORCE IS ACCIDENTALLY APPLIED TO THE INTAKE NIPPLE DURING THE VEHICLE ASSEMBLY PROCESS OR DURING ENGINE COMPARTMENT REPAIRS.
Consequence Summary:
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR AND MAIN FUEL TUBE ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN JUNE 18, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Notes:
KIA RECALL NO. SC036.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
-KIA: RIO: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 04V179000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | RIO |
| Model Year: | 2002 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | SC036 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Manufacturered: | 20000504 - 20040331 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 187790 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20040618 |
| Recall Initiated By: | ODI |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Report Received Date: | 20040409 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20040420 |
Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL INTAKE NIPPLE OF THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR IS SUBJECT TO FRACTURE OR CRACKING DURING REMOVAL OF THE QUICK CONNECT COUPLING SECURING THE MAIN FUEL TUBE ASSEMBLY TO THE FUEL INTAKE NIPPLE, OR WHEN FORCE IS ACCIDENTALLY APPLIED TO THE INTAKE NIPPLE DURING THE VEHICLE ASSEMBLY PROCESS OR DURING ENGINE COMPARTMENT REPAIRS.
Consequence Summary:
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR AND MAIN FUEL TUBE ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN JUNE 18, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Notes:
KIA RECALL NO. SC036.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
-KIA: RIO CINCO: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 04V179000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | RIO CINCO |
| Model Year: | 2002 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | SC036 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Manufacturered: | 20000504 - 20040331 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 187790 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20040618 |
| Recall Initiated By: | ODI |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Report Received Date: | 20040409 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20040420 |
Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL INTAKE NIPPLE OF THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR IS SUBJECT TO FRACTURE OR CRACKING DURING REMOVAL OF THE QUICK CONNECT COUPLING SECURING THE MAIN FUEL TUBE ASSEMBLY TO THE FUEL INTAKE NIPPLE, OR WHEN FORCE IS ACCIDENTALLY APPLIED TO THE INTAKE NIPPLE DURING THE VEHICLE ASSEMBLY PROCESS OR DURING ENGINE COMPARTMENT REPAIRS.
Consequence Summary:
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR AND MAIN FUEL TUBE ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN JUNE 18, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Notes:
KIA RECALL NO. SC036.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
-KIA: RIO: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 04V179000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | RIO |
| Model Year: | 2001 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | SC036 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Manufacturered: | 20000504 - 20040331 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 187790 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20040618 |
| Recall Initiated By: | ODI |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Report Received Date: | 20040409 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20040420 |
Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL INTAKE NIPPLE OF THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR IS SUBJECT TO FRACTURE OR CRACKING DURING REMOVAL OF THE QUICK CONNECT COUPLING SECURING THE MAIN FUEL TUBE ASSEMBLY TO THE FUEL INTAKE NIPPLE, OR WHEN FORCE IS ACCIDENTALLY APPLIED TO THE INTAKE NIPPLE DURING THE VEHICLE ASSEMBLY PROCESS OR DURING ENGINE COMPARTMENT REPAIRS.
Consequence Summary:
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR AND MAIN FUEL TUBE ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN JUNE 18, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Notes:
KIA RECALL NO. SC036.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
-KIA: RIO: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 03V352000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | RIO |
| Model Year: | 2001 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Manufacturered: | 20000504 - 20010601 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 57340 |
| Recall Initiated By: | ODI |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Report Received Date: | 20030924 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20030930 |
Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, FUEL LEAKS MAY DEVELOP AT THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR ASSEMBLY BECAUSE OF QUALITY DEVIATIONS.
Consequence Summary:
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR AND FUEL CONNECTOR ASSEMBLIES. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
-KIA: RIO: WHEELS
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 05V159000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | RIO |
| Model Year: | 2001 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | SC046 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | WHEELS |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Manufacturered: | 20000512 - 20001017 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 24119 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20050622 |
| Recall Initiated By: | ODI |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Report Received Date: | 20050420 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20050420 |
Defect Summary:
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE A MANUFACTURING FLAW THAT COULD CAUSE THE WHEELS TO CRACK UNDER LONG TERM DRIVING FATIGUE. IF CRACKS OCCUR, WHEEL NOISE AND VIBRATION WILL RESULT AND BECOME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE OVER TIME.
Consequence Summary:
IF THE CRACK IS SEVERE, THE WHEEL COULD SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A CRASH.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FOUR WHEELS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 22, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Notes:
KIA RECALL NO. SC046.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
-KIA: RIO CINCO: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 04V179000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | RIO CINCO |
| Model Year: | 2001 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | SC036 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Manufacturered: | 20000504 - 20040331 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 187790 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20040618 |
| Recall Initiated By: | ODI |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Report Received Date: | 20040409 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20040420 |
Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL INTAKE NIPPLE OF THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR IS SUBJECT TO FRACTURE OR CRACKING DURING REMOVAL OF THE QUICK CONNECT COUPLING SECURING THE MAIN FUEL TUBE ASSEMBLY TO THE FUEL INTAKE NIPPLE, OR WHEN FORCE IS ACCIDENTALLY APPLIED TO THE INTAKE NIPPLE DURING THE VEHICLE ASSEMBLY PROCESS OR DURING ENGINE COMPARTMENT REPAIRS.
Consequence Summary:
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR AND MAIN FUEL TUBE ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN JUNE 18, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Notes:
KIA RECALL NO. SC036.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
- --KIA: SEDONA: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 09V130000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | SEDONA |
| Model Year: | 2007 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | SC077 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Manufacturered: | 20051006 - 20060430 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 139844 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20090617 |
| Recall Initiated By: | MFR |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Report Received Date: | 20090417 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20090417 |
Defect Summary:
HUYNDAI-KIA IS RECALLING 139,844 MY 2006-2007- SEDONA, SPORTAGE, SORENTO AND MY RONDO AND AMANTI VEHICLES. THE STOP LAMP SWITCH IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION. A MALFUNCTIONING STOP LAMP SWITCH MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED OR MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED. A STOP LAMP SWITCH MALFUNCTION MAY ALSO AFFECT THE OPERATION OF THE BRAKE-TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK FEATURE SO THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO BE SHIFTED OUT OF THE PARK POSITION. IT MAY ALSO CAUSE THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) MALFUNCTION LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE, AND IT MAY NOT DEACTIVATE THE CRUISE CONTROL WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.
Consequence Summary:
ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS, ALONE OR IN COMBINATION, MAY LEAD TO A CRASH.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 17, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA'S CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-333-4542.
Notes:
HYUNDAI-KIA RECALL NO. SC077.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV .
-KIA: SEDONA: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 05V329000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | SEDONA |
| Model Year: | 2005 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | SC-051 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 118447 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20050815 |
| Recall Initiated By: | ODI |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Report Received Date: | 20050720 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20050721 |
Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, FREEZING CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE WATER ON THE THROTTLE CABLE TO FREEZE DURING NORMAL OPERATION. RESISTANCE TO MOVEMENT OF THE THROTTLE CABLE CAN OCCUR WHEN THE DRIVER LIFTS THEIR FOOT OFF OF THE GAS PEDAL.
Consequence Summary:
THIS CAN CAUSE THE CABLE TO STICK, THUS PREVENTING THE ENGINE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE AND CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO MAINTAIN SPEED OR ACCELERATE. SUCH AN EVENT CAN OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING AND COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL MODIFY A PROTECTIVE SLEEVE AROUND THE THROTTLE CABLE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 15, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Notes:
KIA RECALL NO. SC-051.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236; (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
-KIA: SEDONA: WHEELS
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 05V232000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | SEDONA |
| Model Year: | 2005 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | SC-049 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | WHEELS |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Manufacturered: | 20030624 - 20041029 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 37358 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20050613 |
| Recall Initiated By: | MFR |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Report Received Date: | 20050519 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20050520 |
Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH ALLOY WHEELS, MOISTURE CAN ACCUMULATE AROUND THE REAR HUB CAPS CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE OUTER WHEEL BEARING.
Consequence Summary:
WHEEL BEARING FAILURE MAY OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR HUB CAPS FREE OF CHARGE. UPON INSPECTION, SOME VEHICLES WILL ALSO REQUIRE REPLACEMENT OF THE REAR OUTER BEARINGS AND/OR HUB ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 13, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Notes:
KIA RECALL NO. SC-049. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
-KIA: SEDONA: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 05V329000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | SEDONA |
| Model Year: | 2004 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | SC-051 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 118447 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20050815 |
| Recall Initiated By: | ODI |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Report Received Date: | 20050720 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20050721 |
Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, FREEZING CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE WATER ON THE THROTTLE CABLE TO FREEZE DURING NORMAL OPERATION. RESISTANCE TO MOVEMENT OF THE THROTTLE CABLE CAN OCCUR WHEN THE DRIVER LIFTS THEIR FOOT OFF OF THE GAS PEDAL.
Consequence Summary:
THIS CAN CAUSE THE CABLE TO STICK, THUS PREVENTING THE ENGINE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE AND CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO MAINTAIN SPEED OR ACCELERATE. SUCH AN EVENT CAN OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING AND COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL MODIFY A PROTECTIVE SLEEVE AROUND THE THROTTLE CABLE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 15, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Notes:
KIA RECALL NO. SC-051.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236; (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
-KIA: SEDONA: WHEELS
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 05V232000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | SEDONA |
| Model Year: | 2004 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | SC-049 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | WHEELS |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Manufacturered: | 20030624 - 20041029 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 37358 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20050613 |
| Recall Initiated By: | MFR |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Report Received Date: | 20050519 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20050520 |
Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH ALLOY WHEELS, MOISTURE CAN ACCUMULATE AROUND THE REAR HUB CAPS CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE OUTER WHEEL BEARING.
Consequence Summary:
WHEEL BEARING FAILURE MAY OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR HUB CAPS FREE OF CHARGE. UPON INSPECTION, SOME VEHICLES WILL ALSO REQUIRE REPLACEMENT OF THE REAR OUTER BEARINGS AND/OR HUB ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 13, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Notes:
KIA RECALL NO. SC-049. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
-KIA: SEDONA EX: SEATS
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 05V463000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | SEDONA EX |
| Model Year: | 2004 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | SC054 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | SEATS |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Manufacturered: | - 20031201 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 74276 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20051128 |
| Recall Initiated By: | ODI |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Report Received Date: | 20051005 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20051006 |
Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER SEATS, THE WIRING UNDER THE FRONT SEATS COULD BE MISROUTED, ALLOWING CONTACT WITH METAL SEAT COMPONENTS.
Consequence Summary:
THIS CONTACT COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT CONDITION THAT MAY RESULT IN A FIRE IN THE JUNCTION BOX AREA OF THE VEHICLE.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND RE-ROUTE THE WIRES UNDER THE POWER SEATS, IF NECESSARY, AS WELL AS INSTALL PROTECTIVE SEAMING WELTS AROUND THOSE WIRES TO BETTER INSULATE THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Notes:
KIA RECALL NO. SC054.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236; (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
-KIA: SEDONA: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 03V158000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | SEDONA |
| Model Year: | 2003 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | SC032 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Manufacturered: | 20021127 - 20030310 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 3375 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20030519 |
| Recall Initiated By: | MFR |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Report Received Date: | 20030425 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20030430 |
Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THERE WAS A PROGRAMMING ERROR IN THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE LOGIC. THE PROGRAMMING ERROR COULD CAUSE REDUCED BRAKING FORCE AT SPEEDS BELOW 25 MPH, WHICH COULD RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES.
Consequence Summary:
SUCH INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE CONTROL MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 19, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Notes:
KIA RECALL NO. SC032. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
-KIA: SEDONA: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 05V329000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | SEDONA |
| Model Year: | 2003 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | SC-051 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 118447 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20050815 |
| Recall Initiated By: | ODI |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Report Received Date: | 20050720 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20050721 |
Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, FREEZING CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE WATER ON THE THROTTLE CABLE TO FREEZE DURING NORMAL OPERATION. RESISTANCE TO MOVEMENT OF THE THROTTLE CABLE CAN OCCUR WHEN THE DRIVER LIFTS THEIR FOOT OFF OF THE GAS PEDAL.
Consequence Summary:
THIS CAN CAUSE THE CABLE TO STICK, THUS PREVENTING THE ENGINE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE AND CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO MAINTAIN SPEED OR ACCELERATE. SUCH AN EVENT CAN OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING AND COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL MODIFY A PROTECTIVE SLEEVE AROUND THE THROTTLE CABLE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 15, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Notes:
KIA RECALL NO. SC-051.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236; (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
-KIA: SEDONA: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 05V013000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | SEDONA |
| Model Year: | 2003 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | SC042 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Manufacturered: | 20010320 - 20030403 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 89238 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20050321 |
| Recall Initiated By: | ODI |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Report Received Date: | 20050119 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20050126 |
Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, DURING ASSEMBLY, THE THROTTLE CABLE WOULD TWIST ITSELF OUT OF POSITION.
Consequence Summary:
THIS CAN PERMIT THE CABLE TO BE HUNG UP, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE CABLE FREE OF CHARGE. VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM MARCH 20, 2001 THROUGH NOVEMBER 7, 2001 WILL HAVE A GUIDE CLIP INSTALLED ON THE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT THE TENSION FORCE CABLE DOES NOT MOVE OUT OF POSITION. VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BEGINNING ON NOVEMBER 8, 2001, ALREADY HAVE THE EXTENDED GUIDE, WHICH ACCOMPLISHES THE SAME OBJECTIVE. THE RECALL BEGAN MARCH 21, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Notes:
RECALL NO.SC042.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
-KIA: SEDONA: WHEELS
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 05V232000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | SEDONA |
| Model Year: | 2003 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | SC-049 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | WHEELS |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Manufacturered: | 20030624 - 20041029 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 37358 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20050613 |
| Recall Initiated By: | MFR |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Report Received Date: | 20050519 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20050520 |
Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH ALLOY WHEELS, MOISTURE CAN ACCUMULATE AROUND THE REAR HUB CAPS CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE OUTER WHEEL BEARING.
Consequence Summary:
WHEEL BEARING FAILURE MAY OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR HUB CAPS FREE OF CHARGE. UPON INSPECTION, SOME VEHICLES WILL ALSO REQUIRE REPLACEMENT OF THE REAR OUTER BEARINGS AND/OR HUB ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 13, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Notes:
KIA RECALL NO. SC-049. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
-KIA: SEDONA EX: SEATS
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 05V463000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | SEDONA EX |
| Model Year: | 2003 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | SC054 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | SEATS |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Manufacturered: | - 20031201 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 74276 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20051128 |
| Recall Initiated By: | ODI |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Report Received Date: | 20051005 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20051006 |
Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER SEATS, THE WIRING UNDER THE FRONT SEATS COULD BE MISROUTED, ALLOWING CONTACT WITH METAL SEAT COMPONENTS.
Consequence Summary:
THIS CONTACT COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT CONDITION THAT MAY RESULT IN A FIRE IN THE JUNCTION BOX AREA OF THE VEHICLE.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND RE-ROUTE THE WIRES UNDER THE POWER SEATS, IF NECESSARY, AS WELL AS INSTALL PROTECTIVE SEAMING WELTS AROUND THOSE WIRES TO BETTER INSULATE THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Notes:
KIA RECALL NO. SC054.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236; (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
-KIA: SEDONA: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 03V135000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | SEDONA |
| Model Year: | 2002 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | SCO30 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Manufacturered: | 20020528 - 20020623 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 4276 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20030425 |
| Recall Initiated By: | MFR |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Report Received Date: | 20030403 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20030422 |
Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SOME OF THE SECOND AND THIRD ROW SEAT STRIKERS INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE FLOOR PAN HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND COULD BREAK IN A CRASH.
Consequence Summary:
THIS COULD RESULT IN INJURIES TO OCCUPANTS OF THESE SEATS.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT STRIKERS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 25, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542
Notes:
KIA RECALL NO. SC030.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
-KIA: SEDONA: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 05V013000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | SEDONA |
| Model Year: | 2002 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | SC042 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Manufacturered: | 20010320 - 20030403 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 89238 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20050321 |
| Recall Initiated By: | ODI |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Report Received Date: | 20050119 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20050126 |
Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, DURING ASSEMBLY, THE THROTTLE CABLE WOULD TWIST ITSELF OUT OF POSITION.
Consequence Summary:
THIS CAN PERMIT THE CABLE TO BE HUNG UP, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE CABLE FREE OF CHARGE. VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM MARCH 20, 2001 THROUGH NOVEMBER 7, 2001 WILL HAVE A GUIDE CLIP INSTALLED ON THE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT THE TENSION FORCE CABLE DOES NOT MOVE OUT OF POSITION. VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BEGINNING ON NOVEMBER 8, 2001, ALREADY HAVE THE EXTENDED GUIDE, WHICH ACCOMPLISHES THE SAME OBJECTIVE. THE RECALL BEGAN MARCH 21, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Notes:
RECALL NO.SC042.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
-KIA: SEDONA: SEAT BELTS:REAR
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 03V017000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | SEDONA |
| Model Year: | 2002 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | SC023 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | SEAT BELTS:REAR |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Manufacturered: | 20010501 - 20011129 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 21248 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20030224 |
| Recall Initiated By: | MFR |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Report Received Date: | 20030122 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20030205 |
| Regulation Part Number: | 571 |
| Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | 209 |
Defect Summary:
CERTAIN MINI VANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE SECOND AND THIRD SEAT BELT BUCKLE ANCHOR BOLTS DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE STANDARDS.
Consequence Summary:
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ANCHOR BOLTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 24, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Notes:
KIA'S RECALL NUMBER IS SC023.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
-KIA: SEDONA EX: SEATS
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 05V463000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | SEDONA EX |
| Model Year: | 2002 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | SC054 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | SEATS |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Manufacturered: | - 20031201 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 74276 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20051128 |
| Recall Initiated By: | ODI |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Report Received Date: | 20051005 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20051006 |
Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER SEATS, THE WIRING UNDER THE FRONT SEATS COULD BE MISROUTED, ALLOWING CONTACT WITH METAL SEAT COMPONENTS.
Consequence Summary:
THIS CONTACT COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT CONDITION THAT MAY RESULT IN A FIRE IN THE JUNCTION BOX AREA OF THE VEHICLE.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND RE-ROUTE THE WIRES UNDER THE POWER SEATS, IF NECESSARY, AS WELL AS INSTALL PROTECTIVE SEAMING WELTS AROUND THOSE WIRES TO BETTER INSULATE THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Notes:
KIA RECALL NO. SC054.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236; (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
- --KIA: SEPHIA: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 02V216000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | SEPHIA |
| Model Year: | 1996 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | SC027 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Manufacturered: | 19940606 - 19980515 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 189706 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20021220 |
| Recall Initiated By: | ODI |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Report Received Date: | 20020816 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20020828 |
Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE MAY "FALSE LATCH" AND EXPOSE THE DRIVER TO UNRESTRAINED MOVEMENT DURING A CRASH.
Consequence Summary:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Corrective Summary:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 20, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Notes:
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
-KIA: SEPHIA: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 02V216000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | SEPHIA |
| Model Year: | 1995 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | SC027 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Manufacturered: | 19940606 - 19980515 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 189706 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20021220 |
| Recall Initiated By: | ODI |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Report Received Date: | 20020816 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20020828 |
Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE MAY "FALSE LATCH" AND EXPOSE THE DRIVER TO UNRESTRAINED MOVEMENT DURING A CRASH.
Consequence Summary:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Corrective Summary:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 20, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Notes:
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
-KIA: SEPHIA: POWER TRAIN
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 94V134000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | SEPHIA |
| Model Year: | 1994 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | POWER TRAIN |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Manufacturered: | 19931101 - 19940301 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 6945 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 19940819 |
| Recall Initiated By: | MFR |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Report Received Date: | 19940725 |
| Record Creation Date: | 19940728 |
Defect Summary:
THE ELECTRONIC SPEEDOMETER SENSOR CAN SEIZE, CAUSING THE SPEEDOMETER AND CRUISE CONTROL (IF THE CAR IS EQUIPPED WITH CRUISE CONTROL) TO STOP FUNCTIONING.
Consequence Summary:
THE LOSS OF CRUISE CONTROL WILL CAUSE TEMPORARY LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE SPEED. LOSS OF THE SPEEDOMETER WILL RESULT IN THE OPERATOR NOT KNOWING THE ACTUAL SPEED OF THE VEHICLE.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW SPEEDOMETER DRIVE GEAR, ELECTRONIC SENSOR, AND FLEXIBLE SHAFT ASSEMBLY.
Notes:
SYSTEM: INTERIOR SYSTEMS; INSTRUMENT PANEL; SPEEDOMETER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT KIA MOTORS SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-333-4542. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMININISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
- --KIA: SORENTO: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 10V388000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | SORENTO |
| Model Year: | 2011 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | SC083 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Manufacturered: | 20091023 - 20100730 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 35185 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20100913 |
| Recall Initiated By: | MFR |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Report Received Date: | 20100831 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20100831 |
Defect Summary:
KIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 SOUL AND MODEL YEAR 2011 SORENTO VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 7, 2009 THROUGH JULY 30, 2010. A LIMITED NUMBER OF WIRING HARNESSES SUPPLIED BY JCI AND USED FOR THE LIGHTING IN THE KIA SOUL VEHICLE'S ADVANCED LIGHTING SPEAKERS, LOCATED IN THE FRONT DOOR TRIM PANELS, AND THE KIA SORENTO VEHICLE'S INTERIOR ACCENT ILLUMINATION, LOCATED IN THE FRONT AND REAR DOOR TRIM PANELS, MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY SOLDERED.
Consequence Summary:
WHEN THE LIGHTS ARE ILLUMINATED UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT MAY OCCUR THAT CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESSES FOR THE LIGHTS IN THE KIA SOUL VEHICLE'S ADVANCED LIGHTING SPEAKERS, AND THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE KIA SORENTO VEHICLE'S INTERIOR ACCENT ILLUMINATION. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-333-4542.
Notes:
KIA'S SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS SC083.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV .
--KIA: SORENTO: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 10V599000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | SORENTO |
| Model Year: | 2011 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | SC087 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Manufacturered: | 20100914 - 20101004 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 7697 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20101210 |
| Recall Initiated By: | MFR |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Report Received Date: | 20101124 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20101203 |
Defect Summary:
KIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 SORENTO VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 14, 2010, THROUGH OCTOBER 4, 2010. SOME OF THE REAR BRAKE CALIPERS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY MACHINED.
Consequence Summary:
AS A RESULT, BRAKE FLUID WILL LEAK, FOLLOWED BY ILLUMINATION OF THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT INDICATING THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IS LOW AND SHOULD BE CHECKED, THEN A SOFT OR SPONGY BRAKE PEDAL FEEL, AND IF NOT SERVICED, REDUCED BRAKING POWER WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR CALIPERS AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 10, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-333-4542.
Notes:
KIA'S SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS SC087.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV .
--KIA: SORENTO: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 11V258000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | SORENTO |
| Model Year: | 2011 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | SC089 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Manufacturered: | 20100101 - 20100522 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 12690 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20110531 |
| Recall Initiated By: | ODI |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Report Received Date: | 20110425 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20110428 |
Defect Summary:
KIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 SORENTO 2WD VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND 2.4L ENGINES MANUFACTURED FROM THE START OF PRODUCTION THROUGH MAY 22, 2010. THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT MAY SUFFER FROM NOISE AND EXCESSIVE WEAR DUE TO A MISALIGNMENT OF THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT WITH THE RIGHT SIDE OUTPUT GEAR. CONTINUING TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE IN THIS CONDITION LEADS TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF A WHIRRING/WHINING NOISE AND CAN EVENTUALLY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
Consequence Summary:
DAMAGE TO THE TRANSMISSION MAY CAUSE LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RIGHT SIDE OUTPUT GEAR AND INTERMEDIATE SHAFT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Notes:
KIA SAFETY RECALL NO. SC089.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV .
-- --KIA: SORENTO: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 11V473000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | SORENTO |
| Model Year: | 2008 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | SC076A |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Manufacturered: | 20060615 - 20071127 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 10631 |
| Recall Initiated By: | ODI |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Report Received Date: | 20110907 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20110914 |
Defect Summary:
KIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 SORENTO PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 15, 2006 THROUGH NOVEMBER 27, 2007. THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG MAY BE TURNED OFF WHEN AN ADULT IS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG IS DESIGNED TO BE TURNED OFF IN LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES INCLUDING WHEN CHILDREN AND SMALL ADULTS ARE SEATED IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, THERE IS A CHILD RESTRAINT IN THAT SEAT OR THE SEAT IS NOT OCCUPIED. THE VEHICLE'S OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS), WHICH CLASSIFIES THE OCCUPANT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, MAY MISCLASSIFY AN ADULT PASSENGER AS A CHILD OR CHILD SEAT AND IMPROPERLY TURN OFF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG. WHEN THE AIR BAG IS DEACTIVATED THE "PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF" LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE ON THE CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL.
Consequence Summary:
THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG IS TURNED OFF WHEN THE OCS MISCLASSIFIES AN ADULT PASSENGER. WITH THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF, THE FRONT PASSENGER WILL NOT HAVE THE PROTECTION OF THE PASSENGER AIR BAGS IN SOME FRONTAL COLLISIONS, THUS INCREASING THE RISK OF OCCUPANT INJURY.
Corrective Summary:
KIA WILL UPDATE THE PROGRAMMING IN THE SORENTO OCS CONTROL MODULE AT NO CHARGE. THE RECALL REMEDY IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE UNDER SERVICE CAMPAIGN SC076. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-333-4542.
Notes:
KIA'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS SC076A.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
-KIA: SORENTO: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 11V473000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | SORENTO |
| Model Year: | 2007 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | SC076A |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Manufacturered: | 20060615 - 20071127 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 10631 |
| Recall Initiated By: | ODI |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Report Received Date: | 20110907 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20110914 |
Defect Summary:
KIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 SORENTO PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 15, 2006 THROUGH NOVEMBER 27, 2007. THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG MAY BE TURNED OFF WHEN AN ADULT IS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG IS DESIGNED TO BE TURNED OFF IN LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES INCLUDING WHEN CHILDREN AND SMALL ADULTS ARE SEATED IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, THERE IS A CHILD RESTRAINT IN THAT SEAT OR THE SEAT IS NOT OCCUPIED. THE VEHICLE'S OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS), WHICH CLASSIFIES THE OCCUPANT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, MAY MISCLASSIFY AN ADULT PASSENGER AS A CHILD OR CHILD SEAT AND IMPROPERLY TURN OFF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG. WHEN THE AIR BAG IS DEACTIVATED THE "PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF" LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE ON THE CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL.
Consequence Summary:
THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG IS TURNED OFF WHEN THE OCS MISCLASSIFIES AN ADULT PASSENGER. WITH THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF, THE FRONT PASSENGER WILL NOT HAVE THE PROTECTION OF THE PASSENGER AIR BAGS IN SOME FRONTAL COLLISIONS, THUS INCREASING THE RISK OF OCCUPANT INJURY.
Corrective Summary:
KIA WILL UPDATE THE PROGRAMMING IN THE SORENTO OCS CONTROL MODULE AT NO CHARGE. THE RECALL REMEDY IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE UNDER SERVICE CAMPAIGN SC076. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-333-4542.
Notes:
KIA'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS SC076A.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
-KIA: SORENTO: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 09V130000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | SORENTO |
| Model Year: | 2007 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | SC077 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Manufacturered: | 20060601 - 20061120 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 139844 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20090617 |
| Recall Initiated By: | MFR |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Report Received Date: | 20090417 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20090417 |
Defect Summary:
HUYNDAI-KIA IS RECALLING 139,844 MY 2006-2007- SEDONA, SPORTAGE, SORENTO AND MY RONDO AND AMANTI VEHICLES. THE STOP LAMP SWITCH IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION. A MALFUNCTIONING STOP LAMP SWITCH MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED OR MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED. A STOP LAMP SWITCH MALFUNCTION MAY ALSO AFFECT THE OPERATION OF THE BRAKE-TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK FEATURE SO THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO BE SHIFTED OUT OF THE PARK POSITION. IT MAY ALSO CAUSE THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) MALFUNCTION LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE, AND IT MAY NOT DEACTIVATE THE CRUISE CONTROL WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.
Consequence Summary:
ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS, ALONE OR IN COMBINATION, MAY LEAD TO A CRASH.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 17, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA'S CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-333-4542.
Notes:
HYUNDAI-KIA RECALL NO. SC077.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV .
-KIA: SORENTO: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 05V353000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | SORENTO |
| Model Year: | 2003 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | SC-052 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Manufacturered: | 20020607 - 20020814 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 2935 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20051010 |
| Recall Initiated By: | MFR |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Report Received Date: | 20050804 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20050809 |
Defect Summary:
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A FUEL LEAK FROM FUEL TUBES NEAR THE FUEL TANK DUE TO AN INTERFERENCE FIT WITH THE VEHICLE FLOOR PANEL.
Consequence Summary:
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE A SECTION OF THE FUEL LINE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 10, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Notes:
KIA RECALL NO. SC-052.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
- --KIA: SOUL: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 10V388000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | SOUL |
| Model Year: | 2010 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | SC083 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Manufacturered: | 20090907 - 20100608 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 35185 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20100913 |
| Recall Initiated By: | MFR |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Report Received Date: | 20100831 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20100831 |
Defect Summary:
KIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 SOUL AND MODEL YEAR 2011 SORENTO VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 7, 2009 THROUGH JULY 30, 2010. A LIMITED NUMBER OF WIRING HARNESSES SUPPLIED BY JCI AND USED FOR THE LIGHTING IN THE KIA SOUL VEHICLE'S ADVANCED LIGHTING SPEAKERS, LOCATED IN THE FRONT DOOR TRIM PANELS, AND THE KIA SORENTO VEHICLE'S INTERIOR ACCENT ILLUMINATION, LOCATED IN THE FRONT AND REAR DOOR TRIM PANELS, MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY SOLDERED.
Consequence Summary:
WHEN THE LIGHTS ARE ILLUMINATED UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT MAY OCCUR THAT CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESSES FOR THE LIGHTS IN THE KIA SOUL VEHICLE'S ADVANCED LIGHTING SPEAKERS, AND THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE KIA SORENTO VEHICLE'S INTERIOR ACCENT ILLUMINATION. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-333-4542.
Notes:
KIA'S SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS SC083.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV .
- --KIA: SPECTRA: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 11V256000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | SPECTRA |
| Model Year: | 2007 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | SC090 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Manufacturered: | 20031107 - 20070306 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 58322 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20110606 |
| Recall Initiated By: | MFR |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Report Received Date: | 20110425 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20110428 |
Defect Summary:
KIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2007 SPECTRA LD VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 7, 2003, THROUGH MARCH 6, 2007, ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT CORROSION OF THE FUEL TANK STRAPS WHICH HOLD THE TANK MAY OCCUR AS A RESULT OF PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO ROAD SALT. AS A RESULT OF THE CORROSION, ONE OR BOTH STRAPS MAY SEPARATE ALLOWING THE FUEL TANK TO CONTACT THE GROUND AND POSSIBLY DISRUPT THE INTEGRITY OF THE TANK.
Consequence Summary:
THE FUEL TANK CAN FALL FROM THE VEHICLE AND STRIKE THE GROUND WHICH COULD CAUSE A FUEL LEAK. LEAKING FUEL CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK STRAPS AND ATTACHING HARDWARE WITH NEW ZINC COATED PARTS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 6, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Notes:
KIA SAFETY RECALL NO. SC090.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV .
-KIA: SPECTRA: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 05V183000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | SPECTRA |
| Model Year: | 2005 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | SC-047 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Manufacturered: | 20050222 - 20050328 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 368 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20050520 |
| Recall Initiated By: | MFR |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Report Received Date: | 20050428 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20050428 |
Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE STEERING TIE RODS MAY HAVE A MANUFACTURING FLAW THAT AFFECTS THE METALLURGY.
Consequence Summary:
IF THE ROD CRACKS OR FAILS, LOSS OF VEHICLE STEERING CONTROL MAY OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING RACK ASSEMBLY, WHICH INCLUDES THE TIE ROD COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS WERE NOTIFIED BY TELEPHONE ON APRIL 8, 2005. AN ADDITIONAL LETTER WAS SENT TO OWNERS WHO HAD NOT TAKEN THEIR VEHICLES IN FOR REPAIR. THIS LETTER WAS MAILED MAY 20, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Notes:
KIA RECALL NO. SC-047.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
-KIA: SPECTRA: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 11V256000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | SPECTRA |
| Model Year: | 2005 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | SC090 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Manufacturered: | 20031107 - 20070306 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 58322 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20110606 |
| Recall Initiated By: | MFR |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Report Received Date: | 20110425 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20110428 |
Defect Summary:
KIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2007 SPECTRA LD VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 7, 2003, THROUGH MARCH 6, 2007, ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT CORROSION OF THE FUEL TANK STRAPS WHICH HOLD THE TANK MAY OCCUR AS A RESULT OF PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO ROAD SALT. AS A RESULT OF THE CORROSION, ONE OR BOTH STRAPS MAY SEPARATE ALLOWING THE FUEL TANK TO CONTACT THE GROUND AND POSSIBLY DISRUPT THE INTEGRITY OF THE TANK.
Consequence Summary:
THE FUEL TANK CAN FALL FROM THE VEHICLE AND STRIKE THE GROUND WHICH COULD CAUSE A FUEL LEAK. LEAKING FUEL CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK STRAPS AND ATTACHING HARDWARE WITH NEW ZINC COATED PARTS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 6, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Notes:
KIA SAFETY RECALL NO. SC090.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV .
-KIA: SPECTRA: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 11V256000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | SPECTRA |
| Model Year: | 2004 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | SC090 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Manufacturered: | 20031107 - 20070306 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 58322 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20110606 |
| Recall Initiated By: | MFR |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Report Received Date: | 20110425 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20110428 |
Defect Summary:
KIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2007 SPECTRA LD VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 7, 2003, THROUGH MARCH 6, 2007, ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT CORROSION OF THE FUEL TANK STRAPS WHICH HOLD THE TANK MAY OCCUR AS A RESULT OF PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO ROAD SALT. AS A RESULT OF THE CORROSION, ONE OR BOTH STRAPS MAY SEPARATE ALLOWING THE FUEL TANK TO CONTACT THE GROUND AND POSSIBLY DISRUPT THE INTEGRITY OF THE TANK.
Consequence Summary:
THE FUEL TANK CAN FALL FROM THE VEHICLE AND STRIKE THE GROUND WHICH COULD CAUSE A FUEL LEAK. LEAKING FUEL CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK STRAPS AND ATTACHING HARDWARE WITH NEW ZINC COATED PARTS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 6, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Notes:
KIA SAFETY RECALL NO. SC090.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV .
- --KIA: SPORTAGE: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 09V130000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | SPORTAGE |
| Model Year: | 2007 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | SC077 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Manufacturered: | 20060120 - 20070130 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 139844 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20090617 |
| Recall Initiated By: | MFR |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Report Received Date: | 20090417 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20090417 |
Defect Summary:
HUYNDAI-KIA IS RECALLING 139,844 MY 2006-2007- SEDONA, SPORTAGE, SORENTO AND MY RONDO AND AMANTI VEHICLES. THE STOP LAMP SWITCH IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION. A MALFUNCTIONING STOP LAMP SWITCH MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED OR MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED. A STOP LAMP SWITCH MALFUNCTION MAY ALSO AFFECT THE OPERATION OF THE BRAKE-TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK FEATURE SO THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO BE SHIFTED OUT OF THE PARK POSITION. IT MAY ALSO CAUSE THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) MALFUNCTION LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE, AND IT MAY NOT DEACTIVATE THE CRUISE CONTROL WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.
Consequence Summary:
ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS, ALONE OR IN COMBINATION, MAY LEAD TO A CRASH.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 17, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA'S CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-333-4542.
Notes:
HYUNDAI-KIA RECALL NO. SC077.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV .
-KIA: SPORTAGE: SUSPENSION:AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL (ASC)
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 05V120000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | SPORTAGE |
| Model Year: | 2005 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | SC-044 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | SUSPENSION:AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL (ASC) |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Manufacturered: | 20040624 - 20050227 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 7619 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20050413 |
| Recall Initiated By: | MFR |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Report Received Date: | 20050329 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20050329 |
Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (ESP), THE YAW RATE SENSOR MAY BECOME TOO SENSITIVE AND MAY RECALIBRATE INACCURATELY. WHILE DRIVING THE ESP PROGRAM MAY CAUSE THE ENGINE TO REDUCE POWER AND MAY CAUSE A BRAKE AT ONE OF THE WHEELS TO BE INAPPROPRIATELY.
Consequence Summary:
BRAKE APPLICATION CAUSED BY INADVERTENT ESP ACTIVATION MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ESP HYDRAULIC ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 13, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Notes:
KIA RECALL NO. SC-044.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
-KIA: SPORTAGE: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 05V212000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | SPORTAGE |
| Model Year: | 2005 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | SC-048 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Manufacturered: | 20041028 - 20050326 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 10360 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20050531 |
| Recall Initiated By: | MFR |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Report Received Date: | 20050503 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20050512 |
Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, FUEL MAY LEAK FROM THE O-RING INTO THE INTERNAL VAPOR CHAMBER LOCATED IN THE FUEL TANK AT FULL TANK CONDITIONS.
Consequence Summary:
THE ENGINE MAY STALL WHEN COMING TO A STOP. IT WILL BE HARD TO FILL THE GAS TANK AND EXTERNAL FUEL MAY LEAK FROM THE EVAPORATIVE AIR FILTER INLET. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FUEL TANK AND REPLACE THE CHARCOAL CANISTER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 31, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Notes:
KIA RECALL NO. SC-048.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
-KIA: SPORTAGE: PARKING BRAKE
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 05V318000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | SPORTAGE |
| Model Year: | 2005 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | SC-050 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | PARKING BRAKE |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Manufacturered: | 20050329 - 20050518 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 3672 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20050801 |
| Recall Initiated By: | MFR |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Report Received Date: | 20050708 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20050714 |
Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER RATCHET PAWL WAS NOT PROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND MY DAMAGE THE TEETH OF THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER RATCHET. DAMAGED PARKING BRAKE LEVER RATCHET TEETH MAY PREVENT THE PARKING BRAKE FROM ENGAGING OR MAY ALLOW THE PARKING BRAKE TO RELEASE AFTER IT HAS BEEN ENGAGED.
Consequence Summary:
THE INABILITY TO ENGAGE, OR THE INADVERTENT RELEASE OF, THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER MAY ALLOW YOUR VEHICLE TO ROLL WHILE IT IS PARKED AND MAY RESULT IN A CRASH.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Notes:
KIA RECALL NO. SC-050.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
-KIA: SPORTAGE: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 09E012000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | SABERSPORT |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | SPORTAGE |
| Model Year: | 2002 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Type of Report: | E (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 16270 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20090511 |
| Recall Initiated By: | OVSC |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | SABERSPORT |
| Report Received Date: | 20090407 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20090407 |
| Regulation Part Number: | 571 |
| Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | 108 |
Defect Summary:
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Consequence Summary:
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Summary:
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
Notes:
THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES PRODUCED BY THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER.IN ORDER TO DETERMINE IF YOUR AFTERMARKET LAMP ASSEMBLY IS AFFECTED BY THIS NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE REVIEW THE LIST OF MODEL NUMBERS PROVIDED TO US BY SABERSPORT.THE LIST CAN BE FOUND UNDER "DOCUMENT SEARCH" LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF YOUR SCREEN.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV .
-KIA: SPORTAGE: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 09E025000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | DOPE, INC. |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | SPORTAGE |
| Model Year: | 2002 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Type of Report: | E (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 42540 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20090728 |
| Recall Initiated By: | OVSC |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | DOPE, INC. |
| Report Received Date: | 20090511 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20090511 |
| Regulation Part Number: | 571 |
| Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | 108 |
Defect Summary:
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Consequence Summary:
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Summary:
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
Notes:
THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES PRODUCED BY THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER.IN ORDER TO DETERMINE IF YOUR AFTERMARKET LAMP ASSEMBLY IS AFFECTED BY THIS NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE REVIEW THE LIST OF MODEL NUMBERS PROVIDED TO US BY DOPE, INC.THE LIST CAN BE FOUND UNDER "DOCUMENT SEARCH" LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF YOUR SCREEN. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV .
-KIA: SPORTAGE: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 07V161000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | SPORTAGE |
| Model Year: | 2002 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | SC070 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Manufacturered: | 20010515 - 20021002 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 35090 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20070611 |
| Recall Initiated By: | ODI |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Report Received Date: | 20070416 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20070416 |
Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE HEAT GENERATED BY THE ENGINE CAUSES REPEATED BENDING DEFORMATION OF THE POLYPROPYLENE COOLING FAN INCLUDING ITS RETAINING RING, WHICH STRESSES THE POLYPROPYLENE THEREBY INITIATING CRACKING OF THE BLADES. THE CENTRIFUGAL FORCES GENERATED BY THE ROTATION OF THE BLADES CAN CAUSE THE CRACKS TO PROPAGATE UNTIL COMPLETE SEPARATION OCCURS.
Consequence Summary:
SEPARATION OF THE FAN BLADE(S) CAN CREATE A RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE COOLING FAN WITH A FAN MADE OF IMPROVED MATERIAL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 11, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Notes:
KIA RECALL NO. SC070.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
-KIA: SPORTAGE: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 09E012000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | SABERSPORT |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | SPORTAGE |
| Model Year: | 2001 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Type of Report: | E (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 16270 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20090511 |
| Recall Initiated By: | OVSC |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | SABERSPORT |
| Report Received Date: | 20090407 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20090407 |
| Regulation Part Number: | 571 |
| Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | 108 |
Defect Summary:
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Consequence Summary:
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Summary:
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
Notes:
THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES PRODUCED BY THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER.IN ORDER TO DETERMINE IF YOUR AFTERMARKET LAMP ASSEMBLY IS AFFECTED BY THIS NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE REVIEW THE LIST OF MODEL NUMBERS PROVIDED TO US BY SABERSPORT.THE LIST CAN BE FOUND UNDER "DOCUMENT SEARCH" LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF YOUR SCREEN.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV .
-KIA: SPORTAGE: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 09E025000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | DOPE, INC. |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | SPORTAGE |
| Model Year: | 2001 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Type of Report: | E (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 42540 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20090728 |
| Recall Initiated By: | OVSC |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | DOPE, INC. |
| Report Received Date: | 20090511 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20090511 |
| Regulation Part Number: | 571 |
| Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | 108 |
Defect Summary:
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Consequence Summary:
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Summary:
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
Notes:
THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES PRODUCED BY THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER.IN ORDER TO DETERMINE IF YOUR AFTERMARKET LAMP ASSEMBLY IS AFFECTED BY THIS NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE REVIEW THE LIST OF MODEL NUMBERS PROVIDED TO US BY DOPE, INC.THE LIST CAN BE FOUND UNDER "DOCUMENT SEARCH" LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF YOUR SCREEN. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV .
-KIA: SPORTAGE: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 96V131000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | SPORTAGE |
| Model Year: | 1996 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Manufacturered: | 19960301 - 19960701 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 693 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 19960703 |
| Recall Initiated By: | MFR |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Report Received Date: | 19960715 |
| Record Creation Date: | 19960718 |
Defect Summary:
THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY COULD BIND OR STICK DURING OPERATION.
Consequence Summary:
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE ACCELERATOR TO HOLD THE THROTTLE PARTIALLY OPEN, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY.
Notes:
SYSTEM: FUEL; THROTTLE LINAGKES AND CONTROL; PEDAL. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES; EX MODEL. OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 1996. A PRELIMINARY NOTIFICATION MAILGRAM WAS SENT TO OWNERS ON JULY 3, 1996. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4KIA (1-800-333-4542). ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
-KIA: SPORTAGE: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 97V234000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | SPORTAGE |
| Model Year: | 1996 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Manufacturered: | 19960726 - 19970812 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 23493 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 19971215 |
| Recall Initiated By: | MFR |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Report Received Date: | 19971217 |
| Record Creation Date: | 19971219 |
Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A MICROSWITCH ON THE REAR HATCH LOCK CYLINDER CAN MALFUNCTION CAUSING THE POWER DOOR LOCKS TO UNLOCK INADVERTENTLY.
Consequence Summary:
SHOULD THIS OCCUR, SECURITY FROM UNWANTED INTRUSION INTO THE VEHICLE IS LOST.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE REAR HATCH DOOR UNLOCK CIRCUIT.
Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 15, 1997. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4KIA (1-800-333-4542).ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
-KIA: SPORTAGE: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 02V216000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | SPORTAGE |
| Model Year: | 1996 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | SC027 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Manufacturered: | 19941020 - 19980624 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 189706 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20021220 |
| Recall Initiated By: | ODI |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Report Received Date: | 20020816 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20020828 |
Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE MAY "FALSE LATCH" AND EXPOSE THE DRIVER TO UNRESTRAINED MOVEMENT DURING A CRASH.
Consequence Summary:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Corrective Summary:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 20, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Notes:
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
-KIA: SPORTAGE: SUSPENSION:REAR
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 95V073000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | SPORTAGE |
| Model Year: | 1995 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Manufacturered: | 19941001 - 19950101 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 1319 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 19950424 |
| Recall Initiated By: | MFR |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Report Received Date: | 19950411 |
| Record Creation Date: | 19950414 |
Defect Summary:
THE NUTS ATTACHING THE REAR AXLE BEARING OIL SEAL RETAINERS AND BRAKE BACKING PLATES TO THE REAR AXLE HOUSING MAY BE UNDER- TORQUED CAUSING THESE UNITS TO LOOSEN OR FALL OFF.
Consequence Summary:
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE (1) OIL LEAKAGE INTO THE REAR BRAKE AND ONTO THE BRAKE LININGS; (2) REAR BRAKE DAMAGE FROM THE AXLE NUTSFALLING INTO THE REAR BRAKE DRUMS; OR (3) SEPARATION OF THE REAR WHEEL/AXLESHAFT FROM THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN AN INCREASED POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND RETORQUE THE REAR AXLE BEARING OIL SEAL RETAINER NUTS.
Notes:
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; SINGLE AXLE; REAR.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLETIME, PLEASE CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4KIA. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
-KIA: SPORTAGE: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 02V216000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | SPORTAGE |
| Model Year: | 1995 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | SC027 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Manufacturered: | 19941020 - 19980624 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 189706 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20021220 |
| Recall Initiated By: | ODI |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Report Received Date: | 20020816 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20020828 |
Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE MAY "FALSE LATCH" AND EXPOSE THE DRIVER TO UNRESTRAINED MOVEMENT DURING A CRASH.
Consequence Summary:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Corrective Summary:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 20, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Notes:
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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