1997 Kia Sportage recalls
There are 3 safety recalls on record for the 1997 Kia Sportage, covering 290,185 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
All recalls
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, the safety belt buckle may "false latch" and expose the driver to unrestrained movement during a crash.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 02V216000 · Recall details
Electrical system: wiring
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- This condition can cause engine stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 99V325000 · Recall details
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A microswitch on the rear hatch lock cylinder can malfunction causing the power door locks to unlock inadvertently.
- Risk
- Should this occur, security from unwanted intrusion into the vehicle is lost.
- Remedy
- Dealers will modify the rear hatch door unlock circuit.
Recall number 97V234000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1997 Kia Sportage recalls
How do I check if my 1997 Kia Sportage has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 1997 Kia Sportage have?
3, covering seat belts, electrical system and latches/locks/linkages.
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