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NHTSA : 15V089000

Campaign Details

Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

Defect Description

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Sorento vehicles manufactured October 27, 2014, to January 29, 2015. Due to an improperly soldered component in the accelerator pedal assembly, the driver may not be able to accelerate the vehicle.

Consequence / Hazard

If the vehicle is unable to be accelerated, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Proposed Solution

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the accelerator assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 19, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC115.

🚗 Affected Vehicles1

All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.