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NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V773
Manufacturer Kia Motors America
Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected 134,366
Brake Pedal Stopper may Deteriorate
If the brake light switch plunger does not retract as it should when the brake pedal is not being pressed, the brake lights may stay illuminated preventing accurate communication to following vehicles that the vehicle is slowing or stopping. Additionally, if the brake switch plunger is not retracted, then the transmission can be shifted out of PARK without depressing the brake pedal. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Summary
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Forte and Forte Koup vehicles. The brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released. This will allow the brake lights to remain illuminated continuously. It can also allow the shift lever to be moved without depressing the brake pedal, or activate the engine management brake pedal override feature.
Remedy
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal stopper pad, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 30, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s number for this recall is SC158.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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January 2018
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RCRIT-17V773-3340.pdf
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Q & A
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V773-5662.pdf
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January 30, 2018
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RCONL-17V773-2670.pdf
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January 24, 2018
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RCMN-17V773-1912.pdf
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January 24, 2018
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RCMN-17V773-3263.pdf
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Chronology
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V773-5775.pdf
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December 12, 2017
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RCAK-17V773-4897.pdf
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