NHTSA Campaign 15V360000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Filed by Kia Motors America.
NHTSA campaign 15V360000 covers 1 vehicle and concerns the exterior lighting:brake lights:switch. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2011 Sportage vehicles manufactured March 7, 2011, to June 8, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the brake light switch may intermittently fail.
- The risk
- Whenever the brake switch is not working, the brake lights will not illuminate, reducing the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions of stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began on July 7, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC121.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Reported September 6, 2015
Vehicles covered by 15V360000 (1)
Kia (1)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 15V360000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.