Kia recall: Service brakes, hydraulic
What is wrong
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Forte and Forte Koup vehicles. The brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released. This will allow the brake lights to remain illuminated continuously. It can also allow the shift lever to be moved without depressing the brake pedal, or activate the engine management brake pedal override feature.
What could happen
If the brake light switch plunger does not retract as it should when the brake pedal is not being pressed, the brake lights may stay illuminated preventing accurate communication to following vehicles that the vehicle is slowing or stopping. Additionally, if the brake switch plunger is not retracted, then the transmission can be shifted out of PARK without depressing the brake pedal. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal stopper pad, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 30, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC158.
Vehicles covered
- Kia Forte 2012–2014
- Kia Forte Koup 2012–2014
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V773000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Kia Motors America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 1, 2017
- Owners notified
- Jan 30, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 134,366
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- May 2, 2012 to Feb 28, 2014
- Part
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
- Maker's own recall number
- SC158
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Kia recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Sep 25, 2023
- Kia recall: Air bags Jan 25, 2022
- Kia recall: Engine Dec 2, 2020
- Kia recall: Air bags Jun 1, 2018
- Kia recall: Suspension Apr 1, 2024
- Kia recall: Suspension Sep 22, 2023
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.