NHTSA Recall 12V245000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V245000; Date: May. 31, 2012
If this occurs, the driver would need to stop the vehicle with the parking brake or experience a possible second impact, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 KIA Borrego
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages
Manufactured by: Kia Motors Corporation
Affected Units:: 21,912
Recall Summary:
Kia is recalling certain model year 2009 borrego vehicles, manufactured from may 2, 2008, through January 20, 2009, equipped with non-adjustable brake pedals. Certain pedal mounts may have a fiberglass composition that allows them to break off in a collision where the impact has not immobilized the vehicle, which would then allow the vehicle to roll.
How to Fix:
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal mount, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2012. Owners may contact kia consumer assistance center at 1-800-333-4542.
Recall Notes:
Kia's safety recall campaign number is sc096. Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 15, 2012
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