NHTSA Recall # | 125056 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 17V224000 |
MFG Compaign # | SC147 |
Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
Supplier | KIA |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2013 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
Date of notification | 20/06/17 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 12/08/10 |
End date of manufacturing | 15/05/14 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | ODI |
Report received | 31/03/17 |
Report created | 05/04/17 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 618160 |
Defect summary | Kia motor company (kia) is recalling certain 2011-2014 optima, 2012-2014 sorento and 2011-2013 sportage vehicles. Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine. |
Consequence summary | Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine assembly, and replace the engine if necessary, free of charge. The recall began june 20, 2017. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc147. |
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). |