Kia America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #11V258000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V258000 by Kia America, Inc.. Includes 12,690 affected units, INTERMEDIATE DRIVESHAFT, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
Kia is recalling certain model year 2011 sorento 2wd vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions and 2.4l engines manufactured from the start of production through may 22, 2010. the intermediate shaft may suffer from noise and excessive wear due to a misalignment of the intermediate shaft with the right side output gear. continuing to drive the vehicle in this condition leads to the development of a whirring/whining noise and can eventually cause damage to the automatic transmission.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the right side output gear and intermediate shaft free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during may 2011. owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.