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2012 KIA SPORTAGE Engine Recall


NHTSA Recall #	134571
NHTSA Compaign #	19V101000
MFG Compaign #	SC174
Manufacturer	Kia Motors America
Supplier	KIA
Brand	KIA
Model	SPORTAGE
Model Year	2012
Component	ENGINE
Date of notification	03/07/19
Begin date of manufacuring	11/06/10
End date of manufacturing	13/02/12
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	MFR
Report received	15/02/19
Report created	21/02/19
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FMV safety standard number
Estimated number of affected units	32296
Defect summary	Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2011-2012 kia sportage vehicles. The engine oil pan may leak and, if not addressed, the loss of oil may result in engine damage.
Consequence summary	A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective action	Kia has notified owners, and dealers will replace the oil pressure switch with an improved one, free of charge. In addition, dealers will inspect the oil pan for any oil leaks, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began july 3, 2019. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc174.
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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2012 KIA SPORTAGE Engine Recall

2012 KIA SPORTAGE Engine Recall

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