Kia America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #02V207000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V207000 by Kia America, Inc.. Includes 25,000 affected units, KIA/HAZARD SWITCH, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain passenger vehicles with 36,000 miles or less as of july 15, 2002, an electrical contact problem may have developed in the hazard switch which could result in inoperative hazard lights and/or inoperative turn signals.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the hazard switch. owner notification began september 6, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V207000

Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2002-07-29T00:00:00

Subject: Kia/hazard switch

Component: Exterior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 25,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 024

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain passenger vehicles with 36,000 miles or less as of july 15, 2002, an electrical contact problem may have developed in the hazard switch which could result in inoperative hazard lights and/or inoperative turn signals.

Consequence Summary: The loss of turn signals or rear hazard lamps could fail to warn a following driver that the vehicle is turning and/or is stopped and could result in a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the hazard switch. owner notification began september 6, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-vasc_i4ig-wrje

NHTSA ID: 02V207000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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