KIA SPORTAGE 1996: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
| Make : KIA | Model : SPORTAGE | Year : 1996 |
| Build Dates : 1996-07-26 - 1997-08-12 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 97V234000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1997-12-15 | Date Received by ODI: 1997-12-17 | Date Added to Database: 1997-12-19 |
| Manufacturers Involved: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. | ||
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| Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 23493 | ||
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Summary:
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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Consequence:
SHOULD THIS OCCUR, SECURITY FROM UNWANTED INTRUSION INTO THE VEHICLE IS LOST. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE REAR HATCH DOOR UNLOCK CIRCUIT. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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. |
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