Kia America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #09V130000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V130000 by Kia America, Inc.. Includes 139,844 affected units, STOP LAMP SWITCH REPLACEMENT, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Huyndai-kia is recalling 139,844 my 2006-2007- sedona, sportage, sorento and my rondo and amanti vehicles. the stop lamp switch in the affected vehicles may malfunction. a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause the brake lights to remain illuminated when the brake pedal is released. a stop lamp switch malfunction may also affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature so the transmission shifter would not be able to be shifted out of the park position. it may also cause the electronic stability control (esc) malfunction light to illuminate, and it may not deactivate the cruise control when the brake pedal is depressed.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch free of charge. the recall began on june 17, 2009. owners may contact kia's consumer assistance center at 1-800-333-4542.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09V130000

Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2009-04-17T00:00:00

Subject: Stop lamp switch replacement

Component: Exterior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 139,844

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SC077

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Huyndai-kia is recalling 139,844 my 2006-2007- sedona, sportage, sorento and my rondo and amanti vehicles. the stop lamp switch in the affected vehicles may malfunction. a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause the brake lights to remain illuminated when the brake pedal is released. a stop lamp switch malfunction may also affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature so the transmission shifter would not be able to be shifted out of the park position. it may also cause the electronic stability control (esc) malfunction light to illuminate, and it may not deactivate the cruise control when the brake pedal is depressed.

Consequence Summary: Any of these malfunctions, alone or in combination, may lead to a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch free of charge. the recall began on june 17, 2009. owners may contact kia's consumer assistance center at 1-800-333-4542.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-euxp-qrdw-ug6h

NHTSA ID: 09V130000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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