1997 KIA SPORTAGE RECALL - #97V234000
RECALL FOR LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES : HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE : LOCK
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A MICROSWITCH ON THE REAR HATCH LOCK CYLINDER CAN MALFUNCTION CAUSING THE POWER DOOR LOCKS TO UNLOCK INADVERTENTLY.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1997 KIA SPORTAGE |
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| Manufacturer |
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
7/26/1996 - 8/12/1997 |
| Recalled on |
12/19/1997 |
| Influenced by |
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
12/15/1997 |
| # Affected |
23,493 |
| Recalled for |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A MICROSWITCH ON THE REAR HATCH LOCK CYLINDER CAN MALFUNCTION CAUSING THE POWER DOOR LOCKS TO UNLOCK INADVERTENTLY. |
| Consequences |
SHOULD THIS OCCUR, SECURITY FROM UNWANTED INTRUSION INTO THE VEHICLE IS LOST. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE REAR HATCH DOOR UNLOCK CIRCUIT. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 15, 1997. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4KIA (1-800-333-4542).ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1997 KIA SPORTAGE Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
1997 KIA SPORTAGE Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
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