Kia America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V360000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V360000 by Kia America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2011 sportage vehicles manufactured march 7, 2011, to june 8, 2011 Includes 7,722 affected units, Intermittent Failure of the Brake Light Switch, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2011 sportage vehicles manufactured march 7, 2011, to june 8, 2011

Defect Summary

Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain model year 2011 sportage vehicles manufactured march 7, 2011, to june 8, 2011. in the affected vehicles, the brake light switch may intermittently fail.

Corrective Action

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch, free of charge. the recall began on july 7, 2015. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc121.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V360000

Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2015-06-09T00:00:00

Subject: Intermittent failure of the brake light switch

Component: Exterior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 7,722

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SC121

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain model year 2011 sportage vehicles manufactured march 7, 2011, to june 8, 2011. in the affected vehicles, the brake light switch may intermittently fail.

Consequence Summary: Whenever the brake switch is not working, the brake lights will not illuminate, reducing the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions of stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch, free of charge. the recall began on july 7, 2015. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc121.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 72.11

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NHTSA ID: 15V360000

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