NHTSA Recall # | 107020 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 15V089000 |
MFG Compaign # | SC115 |
Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
Supplier | KIA |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SORENTO |
Model Year | 2016 |
Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
Date of notification | 20/02/15 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 27/10/14 |
End date of manufacturing | 29/01/15 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 13/02/15 |
Report created | 13/02/15 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 12361 |
Defect summary | Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 sorento vehicles manufactured october 27, 2014, to january 29, 2015. Due to an improperly soldered component in the accelerator pedal assembly, the driver may not be able to accelerate the vehicle. |
Consequence summary | If the vehicle is unable to be accelerated, there is an increased risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the accelerator assembly, free of charge. The recall began on february 19, 2015. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc115. |
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). |