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1997 KIA SPORTAGE Recall - Campaign #97V234000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1997 KIA SPORTAGE RECALL - #97V234000

RECALL FOR LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES : HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE : LOCK

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A MICROSWITCH ON THE REAR HATCH LOCK CYLINDER CAN MALFUNCTION CAUSING THE POWER DOOR LOCKS TO UNLOCK INADVERTENTLY.

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Vehicle 1997 KIA SPORTAGE
Manufacturer KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Manufactured between 7/26/1996 - 8/12/1997
Recalled on 12/19/1997
Influenced by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Owners Notified on 12/15/1997
# Affected 23,493
Recalled for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
 
Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A MICROSWITCH ON THE REAR HATCH LOCK CYLINDER CAN MALFUNCTION CAUSING THE POWER DOOR LOCKS TO UNLOCK INADVERTENTLY.
Consequences SHOULD THIS OCCUR, SECURITY FROM UNWANTED INTRUSION INTO THE VEHICLE IS LOST.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE REAR HATCH DOOR UNLOCK CIRCUIT.
Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 15, 1997. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4KIA (1-800-333-4542).ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
See also 1997 KIA SPORTAGE Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING

1997 KIA SPORTAGE Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
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