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KIA - Stop lamp switch may function intermittently
Official notice
1 Apr 2013
Last checked
1 Apr 2013
An official NHTSA notice concerns KIA - Stop lamp switch may function intermittently. Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'on' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash. Published 2013-04-01.
What to do now
Kia will send an interim notification to owners in may 2013. When parts are available, owners will receive a second notification and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. Owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall campaign number is sc098.
Units affected
980,377
Recall number
SC098
Official notice
2013-04-01
The hazard
The hazard
Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'on' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
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Brand: KIA. Contact: Kia America, Inc..
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