Hatchback/liftgate: lockRecall 97V-234 · 1996–1997 Kia Sportage
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. recall 97V-234 covers 23,493 1996–1997 Kia Sportage for a hatchback/liftgate: lock problem, reported to NHTSA on December 17, 1997.
Source: NHTSA recall 97V234000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A MICROSWITCH ON THE REAR HATCH LOCK CYLINDER CAN MALFUNCTION CAUSING THE POWER DOOR LOCKS TO UNLOCK INADVERTENTLY.
The risk
SHOULD THIS OCCUR, SECURITY FROM UNWANTED INTRUSION INTO THE VEHICLE IS LOST.
The fix
DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE REAR HATCH DOOR UNLOCK CIRCUIT.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 15, 1997. 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 1-800-333-4KIA (1-800-333-4542).ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 26, 1996 to August 12, 1997. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.