NHTSARecalled Oct 6, 2015 · #15V626000
Brake-Shift Interlock Mechanism Can Chip or Crack
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Kia Sorento vehicles manufactured October 19, 2009, to January 31, 2013. In the affected vehicles, if excessive force is applied to the gear shift lever, the brake-shift interlock mechanism may chip or crack allowing the transmission being able to be shifted out of "Park" without the brakes being depressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection." Without requiring the brake to be pressed, the vehicle may be unintentionally shifted out of Park, allowing it to roll, which may result in a crash.
Product details
- Product
- Brake-Shift Interlock Mechanism Can Chip or Crack
- 2011-2013 Kia Sorento
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Kia America, Inc.
- Model numbers
- 2013 Kia
- UPCs
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What you should do
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake-shift interlock mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on November 9, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC124.