NHTSA Recall 19V539000
NHTSA Campaign Id 19V539000; Date: Jul. 19, 2019
improper intervention of the forward collision-avoidance assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2019 KIA Optima
Component: Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
Manufactured by: Kia Motors America
Affected Units:: 11,423
Recall Summary:
kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2019 optima vehicles equipped with gamma 1.6l turbo-gdi or theta ii 2.0l turbo-gdi engines. a software error in the forward collision-avoidance assist (fca) system may cause the braking assist function to not engage when a stationary vehicle is detected.
How to Fix:
kia will notify owners, and dealers will update the fca software, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin august 27, 2019. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc179.
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.
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