| NHTSA Recall # | 101182 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 14V023000 |
| MFG Compaign # | SC103 |
| Manufacturer | Kia Motors Corporation |
| Supplier | KIA |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SPORTAGE |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Date of notification | 06/03/14 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 30/09/13 |
| End date of manufacturing | 11/01/14 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 27/01/14 |
| Report created | 29/01/14 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | 110 |
| Estimated number of affected units | 11961 |
| Defect summary | Kia motors corporation (kia) is recalling certain model year 2014 kia sportage vehicles manufactured september 30, 2013, through january 11, 2014. The certification label has incorrect tire pressure information printed on it, listing a specification that is 1 or 2 psi below the correct information. Thus, these vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) 110, "tire selection and rims for passenger cars." |
| Consequence summary | Maintaining tire pressure below the recommmend specification could result in premature tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action | Kia will notify owners, and dealers will correct the label information, and owners will also receive a sticker to put into the owners manual, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in february 2014. Owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall campaign number is sc103. |
| 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). |