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
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.
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.
Kia has announced a recall for certain 2011 Sorento 2WD vehicles with automatic transmissions and 2.4L engines manufactured from the start of production through to May 22, 2010. Because Hyundai uses the same parts in their Santa Fe, the same recall is being made on the 2010 Santa Fe 2WD vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions and 2.4L engines manufactured from October 2009 to March 2010.
The problem is being blamed on a misalignment of the intermediate shaft with the right side output gear. This misalignment will accelerate wear in the shaft and lead to excessive noise and eventually to a damaged automatic transmission. Dealers will replace the right side output gear and the intermediate shaft beginning this month. Kia owners wanting more information on this recall can contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Hyundai owners can contact Hyundai’s customer assistance center at 1-800-633-5151.
2005 Kia Sportage – Suspension Automatic Stability Control – On some SUV’s equipped with ESP (Electronic Stability program) a sensor may become too sensitive and can recalibrate incorrectly. The ESP program may cause the engine to reduce power and could cause a brake at one of the wheels. This brake application could cause loss of control and a crash. Please call your dealership and make an appointment.
Repeat problems with your Kia and the dealer is unable to fix it. You may be driving a lemon. Call the California Lemon Law Firm of Delsack and Associates for a Free Lemon Review. Their toll free number is 888-395-3666.
Kia Sportage 2005 – Fuel System – Some SUV’s fuel may leak internally. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could cause a fire. Please call you Kia dealership and make an appointment.
Having problems with your Kia? So you think it may be a lemon but you are not sure? Call the CA Lemon Law Firm of Delsack and Associates for a Free California Lemon Law Consultation at 888-Ex-Lemon.
2005 Kia Sportage – Parking brake problem – On some SUV’s the parking brake was not properly manufactured and in turn it may not fully engage or it may release after it has become engaged. This could result in your vehicle rolling and may result in a crash. Please call you Kia dealership immediately and schedule an appointment.
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