KIA 1996–1997 Latches/Locks/Linkages recall
Recalled December 17, 1997 · NHTSA recall 97V234000 · KIA
Hazard
SHOULD THIS OCCUR, SECURITY FROM UNWANTED INTRUSION INTO THE VEHICLE IS LOST.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE REAR HATCH DOOR UNLOCK CIRCUIT.
Units
23,493 units
Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A MICROSWITCH ON THE REAR HATCH LOCK CYLINDER CAN MALFUNCTION CAUSING THE POWER DOOR LOCKS TO UNLOCK INADVERTENTLY.
What to do
DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE REAR HATCH DOOR UNLOCK CIRCUIT.
Product
KIA SPORTAGE
Manufacturer(s)
Kia America, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →