Recall 97V234000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK Defect in 1996-1997 KIA SPORTAGE
RECALL This recall affects up to 23,493 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 97V234000 |
| Manufacturer | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 23,493 |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A MICROSWITCH ON THE REAR HATCH LOCK CYLINDER CAN MALFUNCTION CAUSING THE POWER DOOR LOCKS TO UNLOCK INADVERTENTLY.
Safety Consequence
SHOULD THIS OCCUR, SECURITY FROM UNWANTED INTRUSION INTO THE VEHICLE IS LOST.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE REAR HATCH DOOR UNLOCK CIRCUIT.
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