1997 KIA SPORTAGE Recalls (3)
- 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:
- 99V325000 on 11/28/1999
- Component:
- Electrical system:wiring
- Manufactured:
- 08/28/1996 - 01/31/1999
- Affected:
- 76,986
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. the wires connected to the c123 and c124 connectors can be put under tension by movement of the engine, thus pulling the wires and connectors, loosening them and resulting in a loss of circuit continuity.
- Consequence:
- This condition can cause engine stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will install spring clips to lock the connectors together. in addition, the dealers will be instructed to solder a splice in the wire harness.
- Notes:
- Owner notification began january 25, 2000.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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- 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).
1997 KIA SPORTAGE TSBs (9)
- 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:
- 014
- Component:
- 071100 fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
- Summary:
- Fuel tank replacement under repair benefit program. on certain 1997-2000 sportages. *nj
- 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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