1998 KIA SPORTAGE Recalls (5)

Campaign:
98V222000 on 09/24/1998
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:
09/18/1997 - 05/01/1998
Affected:
39,656
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
This condition can cause a loss of rear brake increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, increase the clearance between the brake pipe and steering intermediate shaft coupling.
Notes:
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 (1-800-333-4542).also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
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).
Campaign:
09E012000 on 04/06/2009
Component:
Exterior lighting
Affected:
16,270
Defect:
Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Consequence:
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on may 11, 2009. owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by sabersport.the list can be found under "document search" located at the bottom of your screen.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
09E025000 on 05/10/2009
Component:
Exterior lighting:headlights
Affected:
42,540
Defect:
Dope, inc. is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Consequence:
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Dope, inc. will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on july 28, 2009. owners may contact dope, inc. at 1-626-272-1798.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by dope, inc.the list can be found under "document search" located at the bottom of your screen. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

1998 KIA SPORTAGE TSBs (11)

Bulletin:
98020100498
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Provided information related to the kia motors america technical assistance center and the tech line worksheet. *yc
Bulletin:
016
Component:
063140 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:catalytic convertor
Summary:
Emissions recall campaign: manifold catalytic converter replacement. *tt
Bulletin:
007R
Component:
107000 power train:axle hubs
Summary:
This bulletin provides information on a change to the sportage 4wd hub seals. *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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