NHTSA recall 14V-023 (14V023000)
equipment recall reported January 27, 2014 - about 11,961 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 14V023000
- Also written as
- 14V-023
- Manufacturer number
- SC103
- Reported
- January 27, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- ~11,961
- Component
- equipment
What is being recalled
Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2014 Kia Sportage vehicles manufactured September 30, 2013, through January 11, 2014. The certification label has incorrect tire pressure information printed on it, listing a specification that is 1 or 2 psi below the correct information. Thus, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."
Why it is dangerous
Maintaining tire pressure below the recommmend specification could result in premature tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will correct the label information, and owners will also receive a sticker to put into the owners manual, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in February 2014. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall campaign number is SC103.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 14V-023 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.