Kia America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #97V234000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 97V234000 by Kia America, Inc.. Includes 23,493 affected units, KIA/REAR HATCH DOOR, component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. a microswitch on the rear hatch lock cylinder can malfunction causing the power door locks to unlock inadvertently.

Corrective Action

Dealers will modify the rear hatch door unlock circuit.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 97V234000

Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1997-12-17T00:00:00

Subject: Kia/rear hatch door

Component: Latches/locks/linkages

Potentially Affected Units: 23,493

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. a microswitch on the rear hatch lock cylinder can malfunction causing the power door locks to unlock inadvertently.

Consequence Summary: Should this occur, security from unwanted intrusion into the vehicle is lost.

Corrective Action: Dealers will modify the rear hatch door unlock circuit.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-za9c_sygt.jp3e

NHTSA ID: 97V234000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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