2005 Kia Sportage recall: parking brake
Kia Motors America, Inc. reported this safety recall on July 8, 2005. It covers about 3,672 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 3,672
- reported
- Jul 8, 2005
- owners notified
- Aug 1, 2005
- related complaints
- 6
Parking brake
- What is wrong
- On certain sport utility vehicles, the parking brake lever ratchet pawl was not properly manufactured and my damage the teeth of the parking brake lever ratchet. Damaged parking brake lever ratchet teeth may prevent the parking brake from engaging or may allow the parking brake to release after it has been engaged.
- Risk
- The inability to engage, or the inadvertent release of, the parking brake lever may allow your vehicle to roll while it is parked and may result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the parking brake lever assembly. The recall began on august 1, 2005. Owners may contact kia at 1‑800‑333‑4542.
Recall number 05V318000
Affected vehicles
- Kia Sportage 2005 2005
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 6 complaints about brakes problems.
Questions about recall 05V318000
Is there a recall on the 2005 Kia Sportage parking brake?
Yes. Recall 05V318000, reported on July 8, 2005, covers about 3,672 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 05V318000?
Dealers will replace the parking brake lever assembly. The recall began on august 1, 2005. Owners may contact kia at 1‑800‑333‑4542.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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