NHTSA Recall 97V234000
NHTSA Campaign Id 97V234000; Date: Dec. 17, 1997
Should this occur, security from unwanted intrusion into the vehicle is lost.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 KIA Sportage; 1997 KIA Sportage
Component: Latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock
Manufactured by: Kia Motors America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 23,493
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A microswitch on the rear hatch lock cylinder can malfunction causing the power door locks to unlock inadvertently.
How to Fix:
Dealers will modify the rear hatch door unlock circuit.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began December 15, 1997. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kia at 1-800-333-4kia (1-800-333-4542). Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 15, 1997
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