NHTSA recall 98V-222 (98V222000)

service brakes, hydraulic recall reported September 15, 1998 - about 39,656 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 98V222000
Also written as: 98V-222
Reported: September 15, 1998
Vehicles affected: ~39,656
Component: service brakes, hydraulic

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WITHOUT AN ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS). THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT COUPLING CAN CONTACT A HYDRAULIC BRAKE PIPE CAUSING FLUID LEAKAGE.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF REAR BRAKE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INCREASE THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE PIPE AND STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT COUPLING.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-222 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Kia Sportage - 1998, 1999

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.