1998-1999 Kia Sportage recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Kia Motors America, Inc. reported this safety recall on September 15, 1998. It covers about 39,656 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 39,656
- reported
- Sep 15, 1998
- owners notified
- Oct 19, 1998
- related complaints
- 115
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles without an anti-lock braking system (ABS). The steering intermediate shaft coupling can contact a hydraulic brake pipe causing fluid leakage.
- Risk
- This condition can cause a loss of rear brake increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, increase the clearance between the brake pipe and steering intermediate shaft coupling.
Recall number 98V222000
Affected vehicles
- Kia Sportage 1998-1999 19981999
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 115 complaints about brakes problems.
Questions about recall 98V222000
Is there a recall on the 1998-1999 Kia Sportage hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?
Yes. Recall 98V222000, reported on September 15, 1998, covers about 39,656 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 98V222000?
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, increase the clearance between the brake pipe and steering intermediate shaft coupling.
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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