KIA SORENTO 2016: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V089000

Make Model Year
KIA SORENTO 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-02-20 2015-02-13 2015-02-13

Production Dates: 2014-10-27 - 2015-01-29

Manufacturers Involved: Kia America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC115

Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 12361

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Kia Motors America "Kia" is recalling certain model year 2016 Sorento vehicles manufactured October 27, 2014, to January 29, 2015. Due to an improperly soldered component in the accelerator pedal assembly, the driver may not be able to accelerate the vehicle.

Consequence

If the vehicle is unable to be accelerated, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the accelerator assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 19, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC115.

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.