2011 Kia Sorento | 2012 Kia Sorento | 2013 Kia Sorento — Power train: automatic transmission
Published October 6, 2015 · Recall initiated: October 6, 2015
Summary
NHTSA records recall 15V626000, published October 6, 2015. Recalling firm: Kia America, Inc.; 2011 Kia Sorento | 2012 Kia Sorento | 2013 Kia Sorento — Power train: automatic transmission.
What's the hazard
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.
What to 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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- KIA
- Model
- SORENTO
- Manufacturer
- Kia America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2011 KIA SORENTO | 2012 KIA SORENTO | 2013 KIA SORENTO
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2011 Kia Sorento | 2012 Kia Sorento | 2013 Kia Sorento — Power train: automatic transmission recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V626000 on October 6, 2015. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: KIA. Model: SORENTO.