Kia America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16V705000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V705000 by Kia America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2016 kia optima vehicles manufactured november 13, 2015, to april 23, 2016 and equipped with a 2 Includes 12,214 affected units, Right Front Axle Driveshaft may Fail, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2016 kia optima vehicles manufactured november 13, 2015, to april 23, 2016 and equipped with a 2

Defect Summary

Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 kia optima vehicles manufactured november 13, 2015, to april 23, 2016 and equipped with a 2.4l engine. the right front axle driveshaft may crack and fail.

Corrective Action

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle driveshaft, free of charge. the recall began november 2016. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc139.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V705000
Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2016-10-03T00:00:00
Subject: Right front axle driveshaft may fail
Component: Power Train
Potentially Affected Units: 12,214

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SC139
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 kia optima vehicles manufactured november 13, 2015, to april 23, 2016 and equipped with a 2.4l engine. the right front axle driveshaft may crack and fail.
Consequence Summary: If the driveshaft cracks and separates from the vehicle, it will not be able to move forward. additionally, if the parking brake is not applied upon exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll. either scenario can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle driveshaft, free of charge. the recall began november 2016. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc139.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 82.29

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NHTSA ID: 16V705000
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