Recall 03V-067
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. recalled the 2001 to 2002 Kia Optima: Electrical system (starter assembly).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 03V-067
- Reported
- March 4, 2003
- Vehicles affected
- 11,501 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.5 and 2.7 liter v6 engines, the crankshaft position sensor (ckp) cases did not meet dimensional specifications.
The risk
Internal gaps within the cases allowed epoxy to contact the printed circuit board, which resulted in cracking of the circuit board capacitor. A damaged ckp capacitor could result in engine stalling.
The fix
Dealers will replace the ckp. Owner notification began march 28, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kia at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Kia's recall number is sc021.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Kia Optima 2001 to 2002