1997 Kia Sportage Recalls
Base Hard Top Sport Utility
1997 Kia Sportage Recall Record
Recall ID # 02V216000 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Recall Date:
AUG 16, 2002
Component:
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Description
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE MAY "FALSE LATCH" AND EXPOSE THE DRIVER TO UNRESTRAINED MOVEMENT DURING A CRASH.
Consequence
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.
Manufacturer
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. SC027
Recall ID # 99V325000 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Recall Date:
NOV 19, 1999
Component:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Manufacturer
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Recall ID # 97V234000 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
Recall Date:
DEC 17, 1997
Component:
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A MICROSWITCH ON THE REAR HATCH LOCK CYLINDER CAN MALFUNCTION CAUSING THE POWER DOOR LOCKS TO UNLOCK INADVERTENTLY.
Consequence
SHOULD THIS OCCUR, SECURITY FROM UNWANTED INTRUSION INTO THE VEHICLE IS LOST.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE REAR HATCH DOOR UNLOCK CIRCUIT.
Manufacturer
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.