2012 Kia Sorento Recall — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (15V626000)
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 sh
| Year | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Make | Kia |
| Model | Sorento |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Campaign number | 15V626000 |
| Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
| Summary | 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 |
| Consequence | 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. |
| Remedy | 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. |
| Report received | 06/10/2015 |
| Source | NHTSA |
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