KIA SORENTO 2017: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V586000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KIA | SORENTO | 2017 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2017-11-06 | 2017-09-21 | 2017-09-25 |
Production Dates: 2017-03-27 - 2017-03-30
Manufacturers Involved: Kia America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC153
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 62
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Kia Motors America "Kia" is recalling certain 2017 Sorento vehicles equipped with 3.3L engines. The engine crankshaft may have been improperly heat treated and may fail.
If the crankshaft fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash. A failed crankshaft also increases the risk of a fire.
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the crankshaft, and, as necessary, replace the engine sub assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC153.
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.
