Recall 15V626000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Defect in 2011-2013 KIA SORENTO

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RECALL This recall affects up to 377,062 vehicles.

Recall Summary

NHTSA Campaign 15V626000
Manufacturer Kia Motors America
Vehicles Affected 377,062
Component POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Date Notified
Affected Vehicles

Defect Description

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Kia Sorento vehicles manufactured October 19, 2009, to January 31, 2013. In the affected vehicles, if excessive force is applied to the gear shift lever, the brake-shift interlock mechanism may chip or crack allowing the transmission being able to be shifted out of "Park" without the brakes being depressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection."

Safety Consequence

Without requiring the brake to be pressed, the vehicle may be unintentionally shifted out of Park, allowing it to roll, which may result in a crash.

Remedy

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake-shift interlock mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on November 9, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC124.

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