NHTSA Recall 17V224000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V224000; Date: Mar. 31, 2017
Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 KIA Optima; 2012 KIA Optima; 2013 KIA Optima; 2014 KIA Optima; 2012 KIA Sorento; 2013 KIA Sorento; 2014 KIA Sorento; 2011 KIA Sportage; 2012 KIA Sportage; 2013 KIA Sportage
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
Manufactured by: Kia Motors America
Affected Units:: 618,160
Recall Summary:
Kia motor company (kia) is recalling certain 2011-2014 optima, 2012-2014 sorento and 2011-2013 sportage vehicles. Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine.
How to Fix:
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine assembly, and replace the engine if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 20, 2017. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc147.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 20, 2017
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