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2013 KIA FORTE KOUP Service Brakes, Hydraulic Pedals And Linkages Recall


NHTSA Recall #	126265
NHTSA Compaign #	17V773000
MFG Compaign #	SC158
Manufacturer	Kia Motors America
Supplier	KIA
Brand	KIA
Model	FORTE KOUP
Model Year	2013
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Date of notification	30/01/18
Begin date of manufacuring	02/05/12
End date of manufacturing	28/02/14
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	MFR
Report received	01/12/17
Report created	05/12/17
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Estimated number of affected units	134366
Defect summary	Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2012-2014 forte and forte koup vehicles. The brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released. This will allow the brake lights to remain illuminated continuously. It can also allow the shift lever to be moved without depressing the brake pedal, or activate the engine management brake pedal override feature.
Consequence summary	If the brake light switch plunger does not retract as it should when the brake pedal is not being pressed, the brake lights may stay illuminated preventing accurate communication to following vehicles that the vehicle is slowing or stopping. Additionally, if the brake switch plunger is not retracted, then the transmission can be shifted out of park without depressing the brake pedal. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective action	Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal stopper pad, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin january 30, 2018. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc158.
Recall notes	Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153).

What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2013 KIA FORTE KOUP Service Brakes, Hydraulic Pedals And Linkages Recall

2013 KIA FORTE KOUP Service Brakes, Hydraulic Pedals And Linkages Recall

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