Kia America, Inc. | 2019 optima vehicles equipped with gamma 1 | NHTSA Recall #19V539000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19V539000 by Kia America, Inc.. Affecting 2019 optima vehicles equipped with gamma 1 Includes 11,423 affected units, Collision-Avoidance Assist may not Engage, component: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

2019 optima vehicles equipped with gamma 1

Defect Summary

Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2019 optima vehicles equipped with gamma 1.6l turbo-gdi or theta ii 2.0l turbo-gdi engines. a software error in the forward collision-avoidance assist (fca) system may cause the braking assist function to not engage when a stationary vehicle is detected.

Corrective Action

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will update the fca software, free of charge. the recall began august 27, 2019. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc179.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 19V539000
Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2019-07-19T00:00:00
Subject: Collision-avoidance assist may not engage
Component: Forward Collision Avoidance
Potentially Affected Units: 11,423

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SC179
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2019 optima vehicles equipped with gamma 1.6l turbo-gdi or theta ii 2.0l turbo-gdi engines. a software error in the forward collision-avoidance assist (fca) system may cause the braking assist function to not engage when a stationary vehicle is detected.
Consequence Summary: Improper intervention of the forward collision-avoidance assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will update the fca software, free of charge. the recall began august 27, 2019. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc179.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 86.95

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NHTSA ID: 19V539000
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