2006-2008 Kia Optima recall: column shift
Kia Motors Corporation reported this safety recall on March 9, 2011. It covers about 70,115 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 70,115
- reported
- Mar 9, 2011
- owners notified
- Mar 23, 2011
- related complaints
- 45
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift
- What is wrong
- Kia is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 optima vehicles manufactured from september 29, 2005, through june 13, 2007. There is a possibility that the shift cable may have been installed incorrectly, causing tension in the cable. If present, this condition could cause the cable to detach from the shifter assembly's dowel pin preventing the transmission from being shifted. The shift lever can then be moved into the park (p) position while the vehicle's transmission is still in the last used gear before detachment.
- Risk
- If the driver leaves the vehicle without engaging the parking brake, there is a possibility that the vehicle can roll injure a person in its path or cause a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the shift cable and reinstall if necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on march 23, 2011. Owner may contact kia at 1‑800‑333‑4542.
Recall number 11V153000
Affected vehicles
- Kia Optima 2006-2008 200620072008
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 45 complaints about transmission problems.
Questions about recall 11V153000
Is there a recall on the 2006-2008 Kia Optima column shift?
Yes. Recall 11V153000, reported on March 9, 2011, covers about 70,115 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 11V153000?
Dealers will inspect the shift cable and reinstall if necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on march 23, 2011. Owner 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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