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VehicleMar 9, 201170,115 affected

Kia recall: Power train

What is wrong

Kia is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 optima vehicles manufactured from september 29, 2005, through june 13, 2007. There is a possibility that the shift cable may have been installed incorrectly, causing tension in the cable. If present, this condition could cause the cable to detach from the shifter assembly's dowel pin preventing the transmission from being shifted. The shift lever can then be moved into the park (p) position while the vehicle's transmission is still in the last used gear before detachment.

What could happen

If the driver leaves the vehicle without engaging the parking brake, there is a possibility that the vehicle can roll injure a person in its path or cause a crash.

The fix

Dealers will inspect the shift cable and reinstall if necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on march 23, 2011. Owner may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
11V153000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Kia Motors Corporation
Reported to NHTSA
Mar 9, 2011
Owners notified
Mar 23, 2011
Vehicles or items affected
70,115
Started by
NHTSA investigation
Built
Sep 29, 2005 to Jun 13, 2007
Part
Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift
Maker's own recall number
SC088

Notes

Kia's safety recall campaign number is sc088.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

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