2012 KIA SORENTO RECALL - #15V626000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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."
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2012 KIA SORENTO |
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| Manufacturer |
Kia Motors America |
| Manufactured between |
10/19/2009 - 1/31/2013 |
| Recalled on |
10/6/2015 |
| Influenced by |
Kia Motors America |
| Owners Notified on |
11/9/2015 |
| # Affected |
377,062 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
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| Description |
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." |
| Consequences |
Without requiring the brake to be pressed, the vehicle may be unintentionally shifted out of Park, allowing it to roll, which may result in a crash. |
| 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. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2012 KIA SORENTO Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2012 KIA SORENTO Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2012 KIA SORENTO Recall for ENGINE
2012 KIA SORENTO Recall for ENGINE
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