Improperly Heat Treated Crankshaft May Cause Stall – 2017 Kia Sorento

2017 Kia Sorento

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 … Read more

SC146 – Brake Vacuum Hose may Kink – 2017 Kia Cadenza

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 … Read more

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

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 … Read more

SC142 – Trailer Brakes May Stay Illuminated – 2016-2017 Kia Sorento & 2017 Sportage

NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V862 Manufacturer Kia Motors America Components Potential Number of Units Affected 10,212   Trailer Brakes May Stay Illuminated/FMVSS 108 If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.   Summary Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Sorento vehicles manufactured … Read more