2011 KIA OPTIMA RECALL - #17V224000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : ENGINE
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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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2011 KIA OPTIMA |
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| Manufacturer |
Kia Motors America |
| Manufactured between |
8/12/2010 - 5/15/2014 |
| Recalled on |
4/5/2017 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
6/20/2017 |
| # Affected |
618,160 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine assembly, and replace the engine if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 20, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC147. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2011 KIA OPTIMA Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS, SWITCH
2011 KIA OPTIMA Recall for AIR BAGS, AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
2011 KIA OPTIMA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2011 KIA OPTIMA Recall for ENGINE
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