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Automobile Manufacturer Recall Data - Kia Recalls Posted: 07-29-2010
AMANTI LD SPECTRA OPTIMA RIO RIO CINCO RONDO SEDONA SEDONA EX SORENTO SPECTRA SPORTAGE
AMANTI RECALLS	Top
2007 KIA AMANTI Manufactured between: 09/20/2006 and 11/20/2006 Defect: huyndai-kia is recalling 139,844 my 2006-2007- sedona, sportage, sorento and my rondo and amanti vehicles. the stop lamp switch in the affected vehicles may malfunction. a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause the brake lights to remain illuminated when the brake pedal is released. a stop lamp switch malfunction may also affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature so the transmission shifter would not be able to be shifted out of the park position. it may also cause the electronic stability control (esc) malfunction light to illuminate, and it may not deactivate the cruise control when the brake pedal is depressed. Consequence: any of these malfunctions, alone or in combination, may lead to a crash. Action: dealers will replace the stop lamp switch free of charge. the recall began on june 17, 2009. owners may contact kia's consumer assistance center at 1-800-333-4542. Recall Date: 04/17/2009
LD SPECTRA RECALLS	Top
2005 KIA LD SPECTRA Manufactured between: 12/11/2003 and 04/18/2005 Defect: on certain vehicles equipped with an advanced air bag feature, the occupant classification system (ocs) installed in the right front seat of the vehicle may misclassify a child restraint seat (crs) as an adult. this may occur if the crs is installed after an adult has been seated in the right front seat. if there has not been a 'key on' ' key off' cycle with the right front passenger seat empty prior to installation of the crs. Consequence: the possibility of misclassification of a crs as an adult may allow the right front airbag or side impact airbag to deploy in a crash and could result in injury to the right front occupant. Action: dealers will reprogram the vehicle's ocs electronic control unit (ecu) to remove the feature that may cause the crs to be recognized as an adult. the recall began on october 31, 2005. owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542. Recall Date: 09/21/2005
2004 KIA LD SPECTRA Manufactured between: 12/11/2003 and 04/18/2005 Defect: on certain vehicles equipped with an advanced air bag feature, the occupant classification system (ocs) installed in the right front seat of the vehicle may misclassify a child restraint seat (crs) as an adult. this may occur if the crs is installed after an adult has been seated in the right front seat. if there has not been a 'key on' ' key off' cycle with the right front passenger seat empty prior to installation of the crs. Consequence: the possibility of misclassification of a crs as an adult may allow the right front airbag or side impact airbag to deploy in a crash and could result in injury to the right front occupant. Action: dealers will reprogram the vehicle's ocs electronic control unit (ecu) to remove the feature that may cause the crs to be recognized as an adult. the recall began on october 31, 2005. owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542. Recall Date: 09/21/2005
OPTIMA RECALLS	Top
2004 KIA OPTIMA Manufactured between: 10/06/2000 and 11/19/2003 Defect: kia motors corporation (kmc) is recalling 36,538 model year 2001-2004 optima vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. road salt applied in these states during the winter months may result in progressive, internal corrosion of the front subframe. over time, such subframe corrosion near the connection to the lower control arm can lead to wheel misalignment and/or other noticeable stress in steering, or accelerated abnormal tire wear. Consequence: corrosion of the front subframe could lead to separation, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. Action: kmc will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall began on june 15, 2009. owners may contact kia's consumer assistance center at 1-800-333-4542. Recall Date: 05/27/2009
RIO RECALLS	Top
2005 KIA RIO Manufactured between: 06/22/2002 and 06/11/2005 Defect: certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, 'child restraint anchorage systems.' certain child restraint anchors will not fully latch onto the lower latch anchors located between the rear seat back and rear seat cushion because of interference between the child seat anchors and a metal wire located in the frame of the rear seat back. until the recall repair is completed, follow the instructions provided by your child seats manufacturer on how to properly install the child seat with your vehicle's rear safety belts rather than using the latch system. Consequence: in the event of a vehicle crash, if the child seat is not properly installed, personal injury or death could occur. Action: dealers will replace the lower anchors free of charge. the recall began on january 30, 2006. owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542. Recall Date: 12/12/2005
2004 KIA RIO Manufactured between: 06/22/2002 and 06/11/2005 Defect: certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, 'child restraint anchorage systems.' certain child restraint anchors will not fully latch onto the lower latch anchors located between the rear seat back and rear seat cushion because of interference between the child seat anchors and a metal wire located in the frame of the rear seat back. until the recall repair is completed, follow the instructions provided by your child seats manufacturer on how to properly install the child seat with your vehicle's rear safety belts rather than using the latch system. Consequence: in the event of a vehicle crash, if the child seat is not properly installed, personal injury or death could occur. Action: dealers will replace the lower anchors free of charge. the recall began on january 30, 2006. owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542. Recall Date: 12/12/2005
2004 KIA RIO Manufactured between: 05/04/2000 and 03/31/2004 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles, the fuel intake nipple of the fuel distributor is subject to fracture or cracking during removal of the quick connect coupling securing the main fuel tube assembly to the fuel intake nipple, or when force is accidentally applied to the intake nipple during the vehicle assembly process or during engine compartment repairs. Consequence: fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire. Action: dealers will replace the fuel distributor and main fuel tube assemblies. the recall began june 18, 2004. owners should contact kia at 1-800-333-4542. Recall Date: 04/09/2004
RIO CINCO RECALLS	Top
2004 KIA RIO CINCO Manufactured between: 05/04/2000 and 03/31/2004 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles, the fuel intake nipple of the fuel distributor is subject to fracture or cracking during removal of the quick connect coupling securing the main fuel tube assembly to the fuel intake nipple, or when force is accidentally applied to the intake nipple during the vehicle assembly process or during engine compartment repairs. Consequence: fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire. Action: dealers will replace the fuel distributor and main fuel tube assemblies. the recall began june 18, 2004. owners should contact kia at 1-800-333-4542. Recall Date: 04/09/2004
RONDO RECALLS	Top
2009 KIA RONDO Manufactured between: 11/05/2007 and 07/12/2008 Defect: kia is recalling 6,680 my 2008-2009 rondo lx and ex vehicles equipped with a 2.4 liter engine. the fuel pump may not operate properly resulting in not enough fuel getting to the engine. poor engine starting, engine hesitation, and other impairment may result, and the check engine light may illuminate. Consequence: unusually severe impairment while driving could expose the driver to the risk of a crash. Action: dealers will replace the fuel pump sub-assembly with an improved part. the recall began on september 22, 2008. owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542. Recall Date: 09/11/2008
2008 KIA RONDO Manufactured between: 11/05/2007 and 07/12/2008 Defect: kia is recalling 6,680 my 2008-2009 rondo lx and ex vehicles equipped with a 2.4 liter engine. the fuel pump may not operate properly resulting in not enough fuel getting to the engine. poor engine starting, engine hesitation, and other impairment may result, and the check engine light may illuminate. Consequence: unusually severe impairment while driving could expose the driver to the risk of a crash. Action: dealers will replace the fuel pump sub-assembly with an improved part. the recall began on september 22, 2008. owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542. Recall Date: 09/11/2008
2007 KIA RONDO Manufactured between: 09/20/2006 and 01/30/2007 Defect: huyndai-kia is recalling 139,844 my 2006-2007- sedona, sportage, sorento and my rondo and amanti vehicles. the stop lamp switch in the affected vehicles may malfunction. a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause the brake lights to remain illuminated when the brake pedal is released. a stop lamp switch malfunction may also affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature so the transmission shifter would not be able to be shifted out of the park position. it may also cause the electronic stability control (esc) malfunction light to illuminate, and it may not deactivate the cruise control when the brake pedal is depressed. Consequence: any of these malfunctions, alone or in combination, may lead to a crash. Action: dealers will replace the stop lamp switch free of charge. the recall began on june 17, 2009. owners may contact kia's consumer assistance center at 1-800-333-4542. Recall Date: 04/17/2009
SEDONA RECALLS	Top
2007 KIA SEDONA Manufactured between: 10/06/2005 and 04/30/2006 Defect: huyndai-kia is recalling 139,844 my 2006-2007- sedona, sportage, sorento and my rondo and amanti vehicles. the stop lamp switch in the affected vehicles may malfunction. a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause the brake lights to remain illuminated when the brake pedal is released. a stop lamp switch malfunction may also affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature so the transmission shifter would not be able to be shifted out of the park position. it may also cause the electronic stability control (esc) malfunction light to illuminate, and it may not deactivate the cruise control when the brake pedal is depressed. Consequence: any of these malfunctions, alone or in combination, may lead to a crash. Action: dealers will replace the stop lamp switch free of charge. the recall began on june 17, 2009. owners may contact kia's consumer assistance center at 1-800-333-4542. Recall Date: 04/17/2009
2006 KIA SEDONA Manufactured between: 10/06/2005 and 04/30/2006 Defect: huyndai-kia is recalling 139,844 my 2006-2007- sedona, sportage, sorento and my rondo and amanti vehicles. the stop lamp switch in the affected vehicles may malfunction. a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause the brake lights to remain illuminated when the brake pedal is released. a stop lamp switch malfunction may also affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature so the transmission shifter would not be able to be shifted out of the park position. it may also cause the electronic stability control (esc) malfunction light to illuminate, and it may not deactivate the cruise control when the brake pedal is depressed. Consequence: any of these malfunctions, alone or in combination, may lead to a crash. Action: dealers will replace the stop lamp switch free of charge. the recall began on june 17, 2009. owners may contact kia's consumer assistance center at 1-800-333-4542. Recall Date: 04/17/2009
2006 KIA SEDONA Manufactured between: 06/15/2005 and 05/18/2006 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles equipped with adjustable brake pedals, the stop lamp switch wiring harness may be out of position. an improperly positioned stop lamp switch wiring harness could make contact with the u-joint assembly of the steering column. repeated contact may eventually cause the wiring harness insulation to chafe. Consequence: chafed insulation could cause a short of the wiring harness resulting in the loss of brake lights, engine stalling, or an inability to start the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash. Action: dealers will inspect the wiring harness for chafing and, repair if necessary. in addition, the dealer will secure the wiring harness to prevent contact with the u-joint assembly. the recall began on september 29, 2006. owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542. Recall Date: 09/11/2006
2006 KIA SEDONA Manufactured between: 06/15/2005 and 03/10/2006 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles, the rear caliper brake hoses may be out of position. an improperly positioned rear caliper brake hose may contact rear suspension components and over time breach the integrity of the hose. Consequence: this would result in the loss of brake fluid, which could cause decreased brake function, leading to crash and personal injuries. Action: dealers will inspect the positioning of the rear caliper brake hoses and adjust or replace them free of charge. the recall began on september 15, 2006. owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542. Recall Date: 07/19/2006
2005 KIA SEDONA Manufactured between: 06/24/2003 and 10/29/2004 Defect: on certain mini vans equipped with alloy wheels, moisture can accumulate around the rear hub caps causing damage to the outer wheel bearing. Consequence: wheel bearing failure may occur without warning which could result in a crash. Action: dealers will replace the rear hub caps free of charge. upon inspection, some vehicles will also require replacement of the rear outer bearings and/or hub assembly. the recall began on june 13, 2005. owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542. Recall Date: 05/19/2005
2004 KIA SEDONA Manufactured between: 06/24/2003 and 10/29/2004 Defect: on certain mini vans equipped with alloy wheels, moisture can accumulate around the rear hub caps causing damage to the outer wheel bearing. Consequence: wheel bearing failure may occur without warning which could result in a crash. Action: dealers will replace the rear hub caps free of charge. upon inspection, some vehicles will also require replacement of the rear outer bearings and/or hub assembly. the recall began on june 13, 2005. owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542. Recall Date: 05/19/2005
SEDONA EX RECALLS	Top
2004 KIA SEDONA EX Manufactured between: // and 12/01/2003 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles equipped with power seats, the wiring under the front seats could be misrouted, allowing contact with metal seat components. Consequence: this contact could eventually result in a short circuit condition that may result in a fire in the junction box area of the vehicle. Action: dealers will inspect and re-route the wires under the power seats, if necessary, as well as install protective seaming welts around those wires to better insulate them. the recall began on november 28, 2005. owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542. Recall Date: 10/05/2005
SORENTO RECALLS	Top
2007 KIA SORENTO Manufactured between: 06/01/2006 and 11/20/2006 Defect: huyndai-kia is recalling 139,844 my 2006-2007- sedona, sportage, sorento and my rondo and amanti vehicles. the stop lamp switch in the affected vehicles may malfunction. a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause the brake lights to remain illuminated when the brake pedal is released. a stop lamp switch malfunction may also affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature so the transmission shifter would not be able to be shifted out of the park position. it may also cause the electronic stability control (esc) malfunction light to illuminate, and it may not deactivate the cruise control when the brake pedal is depressed. Consequence: any of these malfunctions, alone or in combination, may lead to a crash. Action: dealers will replace the stop lamp switch free of charge. the recall began on june 17, 2009. owners may contact kia's consumer assistance center at 1-800-333-4542. Recall Date: 04/17/2009
2006 KIA SORENTO Manufactured between: 06/01/2006 and 11/20/2006 Defect: huyndai-kia is recalling 139,844 my 2006-2007- sedona, sportage, sorento and my rondo and amanti vehicles. the stop lamp switch in the affected vehicles may malfunction. a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause the brake lights to remain illuminated when the brake pedal is released. a stop lamp switch malfunction may also affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature so the transmission shifter would not be able to be shifted out of the park position. it may also cause the electronic stability control (esc) malfunction light to illuminate, and it may not deactivate the cruise control when the brake pedal is depressed. Consequence: any of these malfunctions, alone or in combination, may lead to a crash. Action: dealers will replace the stop lamp switch free of charge. the recall began on june 17, 2009. owners may contact kia's consumer assistance center at 1-800-333-4542. Recall Date: 04/17/2009
SPECTRA RECALLS	Top
2005 KIA SPECTRA Manufactured between: 02/22/2005 and 03/28/2005 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles, the steering tie rods may have a manufacturing flaw that affects the metallurgy. Consequence: if the rod cracks or fails, loss of vehicle steering control may occur which could result in a crash. Action: dealers will replace the steering rack assembly, which includes the tie rod components free of charge. owners were notified by telephone on april 8, 2005. an additional letter was sent to owners who had not taken their vehicles in for repair. this letter was mailed may 20, 2005. owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542. Recall Date: 04/28/2005
SPORTAGE RECALLS	Top
2007 KIA SPORTAGE Manufactured between: 01/20/2006 and 01/30/2007 Defect: huyndai-kia is recalling 139,844 my 2006-2007- sedona, sportage, sorento and my rondo and amanti vehicles. the stop lamp switch in the affected vehicles may malfunction. a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause the brake lights to remain illuminated when the brake pedal is released. a stop lamp switch malfunction may also affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature so the transmission shifter would not be able to be shifted out of the park position. it may also cause the electronic stability control (esc) malfunction light to illuminate, and it may not deactivate the cruise control when the brake pedal is depressed. Consequence: any of these malfunctions, alone or in combination, may lead to a crash. Action: dealers will replace the stop lamp switch free of charge. the recall began on june 17, 2009. owners may contact kia's consumer assistance center at 1-800-333-4542. Recall Date: 04/17/2009
2006 KIA SPORTAGE Manufactured between: 01/20/2006 and 01/30/2007 Defect: huyndai-kia is recalling 139,844 my 2006-2007- sedona, sportage, sorento and my rondo and amanti vehicles. the stop lamp switch in the affected vehicles may malfunction. a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause the brake lights to remain illuminated when the brake pedal is released. a stop lamp switch malfunction may also affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature so the transmission shifter would not be able to be shifted out of the park position. it may also cause the electronic stability control (esc) malfunction light to illuminate, and it may not deactivate the cruise control when the brake pedal is depressed. Consequence: any of these malfunctions, alone or in combination, may lead to a crash. Action: dealers will replace the stop lamp switch free of charge. the recall began on june 17, 2009. owners may contact kia's consumer assistance center at 1-800-333-4542. Recall Date: 04/17/2009
2005 KIA SPORTAGE Manufactured between: 03/29/2005 and 05/18/2005 Defect: on certain sport utility vehicles, the parking brake lever ratchet pawl was not properly manufactured and my damage the teeth of the parking brake lever ratchet. damaged parking brake lever ratchet teeth may prevent the parking brake from engaging or may allow the parking brake to release after it has been engaged. Consequence: the inability to engage, or the inadvertent release of, the parking brake lever may allow your vehicle to roll while it is parked and may result in a crash. Action: dealers will replace the parking brake lever assembly. the recall began on august 1, 2005. owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542. Recall Date: 07/08/2005
2005 KIA SPORTAGE Manufactured between: 10/28/2004 and 03/26/2005 Defect: on certain sport utility vehicles, fuel may leak from the o-ring into the internal vapor chamber located in the fuel tank at full tank conditions. Consequence: the engine may stall when coming to a stop. it will be hard to fill the gas tank and external fuel may leak from the evaporative air filter inlet. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. Action: dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank and replace the charcoal canister free of charge. the recall began on may 31, 2005. owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542. Recall Date: 05/03/2005
2005 KIA SPORTAGE Manufactured between: 06/24/2004 and 02/27/2005 Defect: on certain sport utility vehicles equipped with electronic stability program (esp), the yaw rate sensor may become too sensitive and may recalibrate inaccurately. while driving the esp program may cause the engine to reduce power and may cause a brake at one of the wheels to be inappropriately. Consequence: brake application caused by inadvertent esp activation may result in loss of control and a crash. Action: dealers will reprogram the esp hydraulic electronic control unit free of charge. the recall began on april 13, 2005. owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542. Recall Date: 03/29/2005

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