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KIA - Engine valve springs may break
Official notice
7 Feb 2024
Last checked
7 Feb 2024
An official NHTSA notice concerns KIA - Engine valve springs may break. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. A hole in the engine block increases the risk of a fire. Published 2024-02-07.
What to do now
Dealers will replace the engine sub-assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed april 5, 2024. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc296.
Units affected
2,872
Recall number
SC296
Official notice
2024-02-07
The hazard
The hazard
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. A hole in the engine block increases the risk of a fire.
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Brand: KIA. Contact: Kia America, Inc..
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