Recall Details For: 2012 KIA SPORTAGE
NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER - 19V101000
- RUNNING SEQUENCE NUMBER: 134515
- NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:19V101000
- VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MAKE: KIA
- VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MODEL: SPORTAGE
- MODEL YEAR: 2012
- MFR CAMPAIGN NUMBER : SC174
- COMPONENT DESCRIPTION: ENGINE
- MANUFACTURER THAT FILED DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE REPORT: Kia Motors America
- BEGIN DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20100611
- END DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20120213
- VEHICLE, EQUIPMENT OR TIRE REPORT: V
- POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 32296
- DATE OWNER NOTIFIED BY MFR: 20190703
- RECALL INITIATOR (MFR/OVSC/ODI): MFR
- MANUFACTURERS OF RECALLED VEHICLES/PRODUCTS: Kia America, Inc.
- REPORT RECEIVED DATE: 20190215
- RECORD CREATION DATE: 20190221
- REGULATION PART NUMBER:
- FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER:
DEFECT SUMMARY: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Kia Sportage vehicles. The engine oil pan may leak and, if not addressed, the loss of oil may result in engine damage.
CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY: A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
CORRECTIVE SUMMARY: Kia has notified owners, and dealers will replace the oil pressure switch with an improved one, free of charge. In addition, dealers will inspect the oil pan for any oil leaks, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 3, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC174.
RECALL 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
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