| NHTSA Recall # | 86021 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 10V599000 |
| MFG Compaign # | SC087 |
| Manufacturer | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Supplier | KIA |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN |
| Date of notification | 10/12/10 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 14/09/10 |
| End date of manufacturing | 04/10/10 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 24/11/10 |
| Report created | 03/12/10 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 7697 |
| Defect summary | Kia is recalling certain model year 2011 sorento vehicles manufactured from september 14, 2010, through october 4, 2010. Some of the rear brake calipers may not have been properly machined. |
| Consequence summary | As a result, brake fluid will leak, followed by illumination of the malfunction indicator light indicating the brake fluid level is low and should be checked, then a soft or spongy brake pedal feel, and if not serviced, reduced braking power which could increase the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action | Dealers will inspect the rear calipers and replace it if necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on december 10, 2010. Owners may contact kia consumer assistance center at 1-800-333-4542. |
| Recall notes | Kia's safety recall campaign number is sc087. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov . |