Kia America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V089000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V089000 by Kia America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2016 sorento vehicles manufactured october 27, 2014, to january 29, 2015 Includes 12,361 affected units, Vehicle may not be able to Accelerate, component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2016 sorento vehicles manufactured october 27, 2014, to january 29, 2015

Defect Summary

Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 sorento vehicles manufactured october 27, 2014, to january 29, 2015. due to an improperly soldered component in the accelerator pedal assembly, the driver may not be able to accelerate the vehicle.

Corrective Action

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the accelerator assembly, free of charge. The recall began on february 19, 2015. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc115.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V089000

Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2015-02-13T00:00:00

Subject: Vehicle may not be able to accelerate

Component: Vehicle Speed Control

Potentially Affected Units: 12,361

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SC115

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 sorento vehicles manufactured october 27, 2014, to january 29, 2015. due to an improperly soldered component in the accelerator pedal assembly, the driver may not be able to accelerate the vehicle.

Consequence Summary: If the vehicle is unable to be accelerated, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the accelerator assembly, free of charge. The recall began on february 19, 2015. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc115.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 97.16

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