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2014 Kia Sportage recall: labels

Kia Motors Corporation reported this safety recall on January 27, 2014. It covers about 11,961 vehicles.

vehicles affected
11,961
reported
Jan 27, 2014
owners notified
Mar 6, 2014

Equipment: other: labels

What is wrong
Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2014 Kia Sportage vehicles manufactured September 30, 2013, through January 11, 2014. The certification label has incorrect tire pressure information printed on it, listing a specification that is 1 or 2 psi below the correct information. Thus, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."
Risk
Maintaining tire pressure below the recommmend specification could result in premature tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will correct the label information, and owners will also receive a sticker to put into the owners manual, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in February 2014. Owners may contact Kia at 1‑800‑333‑4542. Kia's recall campaign number is SC103.

Recall number 14V023000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 14V023000

Is there a recall on the 2014 Kia Sportage labels?

Yes. Recall 14V023000, reported on January 27, 2014, covers about 11,961 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V023000?

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will correct the label information, and owners will also receive a sticker to put into the owners manual, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in February 2014. Owners may contact Kia at 1‑800‑333‑4542. Kia's recall campaign number is SC103.

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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