Recall 98V-222
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. recalled the 1998 to 1999 Kia Sportage: Service brakes, hydraulic (foundation components, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 98V-222
- Reported
- September 15, 1998
- Vehicles affected
- 39,656 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
This condition can cause a loss of rear brake increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, increase the clearance between the brake pipe and steering intermediate shaft coupling.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began october 19, 1998.owners who take their vehicle 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 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Kia Sportage 1998 to 1999