KIA CADENZA 2017: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V190000

Make Model Year
KIA CADENZA 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-04-17 2017-03-16 2017-03-22

Production Dates: 2017-01-19 - 2017-03-06

Manufacturers Involved: Kia America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC146

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 47

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Kia Motors America "Kia" is recalling certain 2017 Cadenza vehicles. The brake vacuum hose on the affected vehicles may kink, reducing braking performance.

Consequence

Reduced braking performance can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake vacuum hose, replacing it as necessary, free charge. The recall began on April 17, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC146.

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.