Improperly Heat Treated Crankshaft May Cause Stall - 2017 Kia Sorento

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V586
Manufacturer Kia Motors America
Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Number of Units Affected 62

 

Improperly Heat Treated Crankshaft May Cause Stall

If the crankshaft fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash. A failed crankshaft also increases the risk of a fire.

 

Summary

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017 Sorento vehicles equipped with 3.3L engines. The engine crankshaft may have been improperly heat treated and may fail.

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SC147 - Bearing Wear may result in Engine Seizure - 2011-2014 Kia

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V224
Manufacturer Kia Motors America
Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Number of Units Affected 618,160

 

Bearing Wear may result in Engine Seizure

Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash.

 

Summary

Kia Motor Company (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Optima, 2012-2014 Sorento and 2011-2013 Sportage vehicles.

Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine.

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SC146 - Brake Vacuum Hose may Kink - 2017 Kia Cadenza

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V190
Manufacturer Kia Motors America
Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected 47

 

Brake Vacuum Hose may Kink

Reduced braking performance can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

 

Summary

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017 Cadenza vehicles.

The brake vacuum hose on the affected vehicles may kink, reducing braking performance.

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SC145 - Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist - 2017 Kia Niro

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V159
Manufacturer Kia Motors America
Components STEERING
Potential Number of Units Affected 135

 

Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist

Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.

 

Summary

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017 Niro vehicles.

The affected vehicles may have a damaged Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) connector resulting in a loss of electric power steering assistance.

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SC143 - Driver Air Bag may not Fully Inflate - 2016 Kia Optima

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V007
Manufacturer Kia Motors America
Components AIR BAGS
Potential Number of Units Affected 1

 

Driver Air Bag may not Fully Inflate

In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate fully increases the risk of injury.

 

Summary

Kia Motors America (Kia) has recalled one 2016 Optima vehicle.

In this vehicle, the end seal for the driver's frontal air bag inflator may not have been properly installed, possibly resulting in reduced inflation of the frontal air bag in the event of a crash.

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