Recall Details For: 2016 KIA OPTIMA
NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER - 16V705000
- RUNNING SEQUENCE NUMBER: 122177
- NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:16V705000
- VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MAKE: KIA
- VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MODEL: OPTIMA
- MODEL YEAR: 2016
- MFR CAMPAIGN NUMBER : SC139
- COMPONENT DESCRIPTION: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
- MANUFACTURER THAT FILED DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE REPORT: Kia Motors America
- BEGIN DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20151113
- END DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20160423
- VEHICLE, EQUIPMENT OR TIRE REPORT: V
- POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 12214
- DATE OWNER NOTIFIED BY MFR: 20161130
- RECALL INITIATOR (MFR/OVSC/ODI): MFR
- MANUFACTURERS OF RECALLED VEHICLES/PRODUCTS: Kia America, Inc.
- REPORT RECEIVED DATE: 20161003
- RECORD CREATION DATE: 20161003
- REGULATION PART NUMBER:
- FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER:
DEFECT SUMMARY: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kia Optima vehicles manufactured November 13, 2015, to April 23, 2016 and equipped with a 2.4l engine. The right front axle driveshaft may crack and fail.
CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY: If the driveshaft cracks and separates from the vehicle, it will not be able to move forward. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied upon exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll. Either scenario can increase the risk of a crash.
CORRECTIVE SUMMARY: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began November 2016. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC139.
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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