Recall 97V-234
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. recalled the 1996 to 1997 Kia Sportage: Latches/locks/linkages (hatchback/liftgate, lock).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 97V-234
- Reported
- December 17, 1997
- Vehicles affected
- 23,493 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A microswitch on the rear hatch lock cylinder can malfunction causing the power door locks to unlock inadvertently.
The risk
Should this occur, security from unwanted intrusion into the vehicle is lost.
The fix
Dealers will modify the rear hatch door unlock circuit.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began december 15, 1997. 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 1-800-333-4kia (1-[removed]).also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Kia Sportage 1996 to 1997