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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 12V245000

2009 Kia Borrego — Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages

Published May 31, 2012 · Recall initiated: May 31, 2012

Summary

NHTSA records recall 12V245000, published May 31, 2012. Recalling firm: Kia America, Inc.; 2009 Kia Borrego — Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages.

What's the hazard

KIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 BORREGO VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 2, 2008, THROUGH JANUARY 20, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH NON-ADJUSTABLE BRAKE PEDALS. CERTAIN PEDAL MOUNTS MAY HAVE A FIBERGLASS COMPOSITION THAT ALLOWS THEM TO BREAK OFF IN A COLLISION WHERE THE IMPACT HAS NOT IMMOBILIZED THE VEHICLE, WHICH WOULD THEN ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL.

What to do

KIA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE PEDAL MOUNT, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 15, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-333-4542.

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Recall details

Brand
KIA
Model
BORREGO
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Lot
2009 KIA BORREGO
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2009 Kia Borrego — Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V245000 on May 31, 2012. Reported hazard: KIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 BORREGO VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 2, 2008, THROUGH JANUARY 20, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH NON-ADJUSTABLE BRAKE PEDALS. CERTAIN PEDAL MOUNTS MAY HAVE A FIBERGLASS COMPOSITION THAT ALLOWS THEM TO BREAK OFF IN A COLLISION WHERE THE IMPACT HAS NOT IMMOBILIZED THE VEHICLE, WHICH WOULD THEN ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL.

What should I do if I have this product?

KIA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE PEDAL MOUNT, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 15, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-333-4542.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: KIA. Model: BORREGO.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)