KIA SORENTO 2016: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
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
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.
If the vehicle is unable to be accelerated, there is an increased risk of a crash.
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.
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.
