NHTSA recall 15V-360 (15V360000)
exterior lighting recall reported June 9, 2015 - about 7,722 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 15V360000
- Also written as
- 15V-360
- Manufacturer number
- SC121
- Reported
- June 9, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- ~7,722
- Component
- exterior lighting
What is being recalled
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2011 Sportage vehicles manufactured March 7, 2011, to June 8, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the brake light switch may intermittently fail.
Why it is dangerous
Whenever the brake switch is not working, the brake lights will not illuminate, reducing the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions of stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began on July 7, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC121.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 15V-360 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.