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KIA - Intermittent failure of the brake light switch
Official notice
9 Jun 2015
Last checked
9 Jun 2015
An official NHTSA notice concerns KIA - Intermittent failure of the brake light switch. Whenever the brake switch is not working, the brake lights will not illuminate, reducing the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions of stopping, increasing the risk of a crash. Published 2015-06-09.
What to do now
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began on july 7, 2015. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc121.
Units affected
7,722
Recall number
SC121
Official notice
2015-06-09
The hazard
The hazard
Whenever the brake switch is not working, the brake lights will not illuminate, reducing the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions of stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Brand: KIA. Contact: Kia America, Inc..
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