Kia America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #14V023000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V023000 by Kia America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2014 kia sportage vehicles manufactured september 30, 2013, through january 11, 2014 Includes 11,961 affected units, Incorrect Certification Label/ FMVSS 110, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2014 kia sportage vehicles manufactured september 30, 2013, through january 11, 2014

Defect Summary

Kia motors corporation (kia) is recalling certain model year 2014 kia sportage vehicles manufactured september 30, 2013, through january 11, 2014. The certification label has incorrect tire pressure information printed on it, listing a specification that is 1 or 2 psi below the correct information. thus, these vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) 110, "tire selection and rims for passenger cars."

Corrective Action

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will correct the label information, and owners will also receive a sticker to put into the owners manual, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin in february 2014. owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542. kia's recall campaign number is sc103.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V023000
Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2014-01-27T00:00:00
Subject: Incorrect certification label/ fmvss 110
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 11,961

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SC103
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Kia motors corporation (kia) is recalling certain model year 2014 kia sportage vehicles manufactured september 30, 2013, through january 11, 2014. The certification label has incorrect tire pressure information printed on it, listing a specification that is 1 or 2 psi below the correct information. thus, these vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) 110, "tire selection and rims for passenger cars."
Consequence Summary: Maintaining tire pressure below the recommmend specification could result in premature tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will correct the label information, and owners will also receive a sticker to put into the owners manual, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin in february 2014. owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542. kia's recall campaign number is sc103.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 87.87

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NHTSA ID: 14V023000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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