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Recall 09V-130

KIA MOTORS CORPORATION recalled the 2007 Kia Amanti and 4 other models: Exterior lighting (brake lights, switch).

At a glance

Campaign number
09V-130
Reported
April 17, 2009
Vehicles affected
139,844 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Huyndai-kia is recalling 139,844 my 2006-2007- sedona, sportage, sorento and my rondo and amanti vehicles. The stop lamp switch in the affected vehicles may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause the brake lights to remain illuminated when the brake pedal is released. A stop lamp switch malfunction may also affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature so the transmission shifter would not be able to be shifted out of the park position. It may also cause the electronic stability control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate, and it may not deactivate the cruise control when the brake pedal is depressed.

The risk

Any of these malfunctions, alone or in combination, may lead to a crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch free of charge. The recall began on june 17, 2009. Owners may contact kia's consumer assistance center at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Hyundai-kia recall no. Sc077.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .

Affected vehicles