Kia America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #11V153000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V153000 by Kia America, Inc.. Includes 70,115 affected units, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE INSPECTION, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V153000

Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2011-03-09T00:00:00

Subject: Automatic transmission shift cable inspection

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 70,115

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SC088

Recall Type: Vehicle

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 Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 11V153000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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