Kia America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V626000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V626000 by Kia America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2011-2013 kia sorento vehicles manufactured october 19, 2009, to january 31, 2013 Includes 377,062 affected units, Brake-Shift Interlock Mechanism Can Chip or Crack, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2011-2013 kia sorento vehicles manufactured october 19, 2009, to january 31, 2013
Defect Summary
Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 kia sorento vehicles manufactured october 19, 2009, to january 31, 2013. in the affected vehicles, if excessive force is applied to the gear shift lever, the brake-shift interlock mechanism may chip or crack allowing the transmission being able to be shifted out of "park" without the brakes being depressed. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 114, "theft protection."
Corrective Action
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake-shift interlock mechanism, free of charge. the recall began on november 9, 2015. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc124.