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Kia recall: Power train

What is wrong

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."

What could happen

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.

The fix

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.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
15V626000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Kia Motors America
Reported to NHTSA
Oct 6, 2015
Owners notified
Nov 9, 2015
Vehicles or items affected
377,062
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Oct 19, 2009 to Jan 31, 2013
Part
Power train › Automatic transmission
Maker's own recall number
SC124
Safety standard
FMVSS 114

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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