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NHTSARecalled Jun 9, 2015 · #15V360000

Intermittent Failure of the Brake Light Switch

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Description

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2011 Sportage vehicles manufactured March 7, 2011, to June 8, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the brake light switch may intermittently fail. Whenever the brake switch is not working, the brake lights will not illuminate, reducing the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions of stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
  • Intermittent Failure of the Brake Light Switch
  • 2011 Sportage
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Model numbers
2011 Sportage
UPCs

What you should do

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began on July 7, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC121.

View the official CPSC notice