ownitsafely
Back to recalls

NHTSARecalled Sep 15, 1998 · #98V222000

KIA/BRAKE PIPE CLEARANCE

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

Be the first to hear about future recalls.

Add the things you own to a watchlist. We’ll alert you the moment one matches.

Get started, free

Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WITHOUT AN ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS). THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT COUPLING CAN CONTACT A HYDRAULIC BRAKE PIPE CAUSING FLUID LEAKAGE. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF REAR BRAKE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Product details

Product
KIA/BRAKE PIPE CLEARANCE
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INCREASE THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE PIPE AND STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT COUPLING.

View the official CPSC notice