Make : KIA | Model : SPORTAGE | Year : 1997 |
Build Dates : 19960726 - 19970812 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 97V234000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19971215 | Date Received by ODI: 19971217 | Date Added to Database: 19971219 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. | ||
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Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 23493 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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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Consequence:
SHOULD THIS OCCUR, SECURITY FROM UNWANTED INTRUSION INTO THE VEHICLE IS LOST. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE REAR HATCH DOOR UNLOCK CIRCUIT. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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