NHTSA recall 15V-626 (15V626000)
power train recall reported October 6, 2015 - about 377,062 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 15V626000
- Also written as
- 15V-626
- Manufacturer number
- SC124
- Reported
- October 6, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- ~377,062
- Component
- power train
What is being recalled
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."
Why it is dangerous
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 (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 15V-626 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.