SC159 - Side Curtain Airbag Replacement - 2018 Kia Sorento

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V784
Manufacturer Kia Motors America
Components AIR BAGS
Potential Number of Units Affected 2,014

 

Inflator Component may Detach During Deployment

If the component detaches during deployment, it may enter the passenger compartment and be a projectile within the vehicle cabin, increasing the risk of injury.

 

Summary

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2018 Kia Sorento vehicles. The side curtain air bags on these vehicles have a component that may detach during deployment of the inflatable curtain air bag.

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Steering Gear May Separate - 2014-2016 Kia Soul & Soul EV

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V608
Manufacturer Kia Motors America
Components STEERING
Potential Number of Units Affected 342,381

 

Steering Gear May Separate

If the pinion gear separates, steering will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.

 

Summary

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Soul and Soul EV vehicles. The pinion plug may allow the pinion gear to separate from the steering gear assembly.

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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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