Kia America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16V389000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V389000 by Kia America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2006-2014 kia sedona vehicles manufactured from june 15, 2005, through april 04, 2014 Includes 219,800 affected units, Secondary Hood Latch may Bind and not Latch, component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2006-2014 kia sedona vehicles manufactured from june 15, 2005, through april 04, 2014

Defect Summary

Kia motors corporation (kia) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 kia sedona vehicles manufactured from june 15, 2005, through april 04, 2014. in the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch may bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.

Corrective Action

Kia will notify owners and dealers will replace the secondary hood latch or clean and lubricate the latch, depending on the vehicle's location and the condition of the latch. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began on july 27, 2016. owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542. kia's recall number is sc134.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V389000

Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2016-06-01T00:00:00

Subject: Secondary hood latch may bind and not latch

Component: Latches/locks/linkages

Potentially Affected Units: 219,800

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SC134

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Kia motors corporation (kia) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 kia sedona vehicles manufactured from june 15, 2005, through april 04, 2014. in the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch may bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.

Consequence Summary: If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Kia will notify owners and dealers will replace the secondary hood latch or clean and lubricate the latch, depending on the vehicle's location and the condition of the latch. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began on july 27, 2016. owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542. kia's recall number is sc134.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 50.86

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SID: row-56q7-gpt9_28td

NHTSA ID: 16V389000

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Created At: 1742808662

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