1996 KIA SPORTAGE Recalls (3)
- Campaign:
- 96V131000 on 07/17/1996
- Component:
- Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
- Manufactured:
- 02/29/1996 - 06/30/1996
- Affected:
- 693
- Defect:
- The accelerator pedal assembly could bind or stick during operation.
- Consequence:
- This condition can cause the accelerator to hold the throttle partially open, resulting in loss of vehicle control increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assembly.
- Notes:
- System: fuel; throttle linagkes and control; pedal. vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles; ex model. owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin during july 1996. a preliminary notification mailgram was sent to owners on july 3, 1996. note: 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 (1-800-333-4542). also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
- Campaign:
- 97V234000 on 12/18/1997
- Component:
- Latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock
- Manufactured:
- 07/25/1996 - 08/11/1997
- Affected:
- 23,493
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. a microswitch on the rear hatch lock cylinder can malfunction causing the power door locks to unlock inadvertently.
- Consequence:
- Should this occur, security from unwanted intrusion into the vehicle is lost.
- Correction:
- Dealers will modify the rear hatch door unlock circuit.
- Notes:
- 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 (1-800-333-4542).also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
- Campaign:
- 02V216000 on 08/27/2002
- Component:
- Seat belts:front:buckle assembly
- Manufactured:
- 10/19/1994 - 06/23/1998
- Affected:
- 189,706
- Defect:
- On certain passenger vehicles, the safety belt buckle may "false latch" and expose the driver to unrestrained movement during a crash.
- Consequence:
- In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.
- Correction:
- Owner notification began december 20, 2002. 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 1-800-333-4542.
- Notes:
- Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
1996 KIA SPORTAGE TSBs (8)
- Bulletin:
- 33000003
- Component:
- 017600 steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm
- Summary:
- Subject regarding steering knuckle replacement. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 027
- Component:
- 151400 seat belts:front:buckle assembly
- Summary:
- Recall campaign 027 to replace front seat belt buckles. notification letter to dealers. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 027
- Component:
- 151400 seat belts:front:buckle assembly
- Summary:
- This bulletin provided information related to recall campaign 027 to replace the front seat belt buckles. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 76
- Component:
- 092100 fuel system, other:delivery:fuel pump
- Summary:
- Fuel pump relays & emissions failures. kia technician times. *tt
- Bulletin:
- KT-2008082201
- Component:
- 053000 parking brake:indicator light
- Summary:
- Kia: all models. article provides information relating to the improved durability of bulb life for rear combination bulb; rear stop lamp/tail lamp bulb utilized on multiple kia models. *pe
- Bulletin:
- TSB-GEN085
- Component:
- 170000 latches/locks/linkages
- Summary:
- Tsb: mandatory replacement of locking/security hardware - by design, certain fasteners utilized in various kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. though not limited to the following, some examples are: axle shaft nuts with sta
- Bulletin:
- TSB-GEN085R1
- Component:
- 354000 equipment:mechanical
- Summary:
- Tsb: mandatory replacement of locking/security hardware - by design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various kia models and are strictly intended for ?one time use.? some example
- Bulletin:
- PS539
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Pitstop - engine component re-use guidelines - in general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned and transferred to the new engine.
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