| Make : KIA | Model : SPORTAGE | Year : 1999 |
| Build Dates : 19970919 - 19980502 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 98V222000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 19981019 | Date Received by ODI: 19980915 | Date Added to Databse: 19980925 |
| Manufacturer's Involved: KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 39656 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WITHOUT AN ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS). THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT COUPLING CAN CONTACT A HYDRAULIC BRAKE PIPE CAUSING FLUID LEAKAGE. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF REAR BRAKE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INCREASE THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE PIPE AND STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT COUPLING. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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