Hyundai/Kia will be contacting owners of certain 2014 Kia Soul subcompacts about a safety problem affecting the vehicles steering system.

According to reports filed with the NHTSA, an improper application of thread locking adhesive during the manufacturing process could result in the pinion gear separating from the steering gear assembly. If this happens, drivers could experience loss of steering and an increased chance of an accident. Continue reading

Hyundai is recalling over one million vehicles for a defective stop lamp switch that could experience an intermittent switch point contact. This condition could result in intermittent operation of the push button start feature, the inability to remove the transmission from the “park” position, illumination of the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) warning lamp, intermittent interference with operation of the cruise control, and intermittent operation of the stop lamps. Continue reading

Kia is recalling certain 2009 Borrego vehicles equipped with non adjustable brake pedals. The recall report states that certain pedal mounts may have a fiberglass composition that allows them to break off in a collision. If the vehicle continues to roll after the impact, the driver would only have the parking brake to stop it. Kia will be notifying owners to take their vehicles to their dealerships to have the brake pedal mount replaced. For more information on the problem, contact the Kia consumer assistance center at 1-800-333-4542.

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Kia has announced a recall for certain 2006-2008 Kia Rio vehicles built between February 2005 to December 2007 for a problem with the passenger side airbag sensor. The front passenger seat occupant sensor could crack leaving the occupant classification system (OCS) inoperative. The system will not be able to detect the size of the passenger and the air bag may not deploy correctly. Kia will start notifying owners starting in July, and will correct the problem by replacing the OCS seat sensor mat. For more information about the problem, contact the Kia consumer assistance center at 1-800-333-4542.

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Kia has announced a recall for certain 2006-2008 Optima and 2007-2008 Rondo vehicles, for a problem that could leave the driver unprotected in an accident. Over time, the clock spring contact assembly for the driver’s side air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) could become damaged. A high resistance in the assembly could prevent the airbag from deploying properly. Kia will begin notifying customers starting in March, and will replace the vehicle’s air bag clock spring contact assembly, as necessary. Owners wanting more information about the recall can contact the Kia customer assistance center at 1-800-333-4542.

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