Make : KIA Model : SPORTAGE Year : 1999
Build Dates : 19970919 - 19980502
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V222000
Date Owners Notified: 19981019 Date Received by ODI: 19980915 Date Added to Database: 19980925
Manufacturer(s) Involved: KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 39656
Summary of the Safety Concern:
      VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WITHOUT AN ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS). THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT COUPLING CAN CONTACT A HYDRAULIC BRAKE PIPE CAUSING FLUID LEAKAGE.
Consequence:
      THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF REAR BRAKE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
      DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INCREASE THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE PIPE AND STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT COUPLING.
Report Initiator: MFR Vehicles Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Notes:
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