Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V130000 | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC | from 10/06/2005 to 04/30/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 139844 | 06/17/2009 | MFR | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC | 04/17/2009 | 04/17/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Huyndai-kia is recalling 139,844 my 2006-2007- sedona, sportage, sorento and my rondo and amanti vehicles. the stop lamp switch in the affected vehicles may malfunction. a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause the brake lights to remain illuminated when the brake pedal is released. a stop lamp switch malfunction may also affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature so the transmission shifter would not be able to be shifted out of the park position. it may also cause the electronic stability control (esc) malfunction light to illuminate, and it may not deactivate the cruise control when the brake pedal is depressed. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Any of these malfunctions, alone or in combination, may lead to a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch free of charge. the recall began on june 17, 2009. owners may contact kia's consumer assistance center at 1-800-333-4542. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Hyundai-kia recall no. sc077.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||||
| KT-2008082201 | 08/28/2008 | 10026726 | Kia: all models. article provides information relating to the improved durability of bulb life for rear combination bulb; rear stop lamp/tail lamp bulb utilized on multiple kia models. *pe | 12/09/2008 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | |||||
| KT-2008082201 | 08/28/2008 | 10026726 | Kia: all models. article provides information relating to the improved durability of bulb life for rear combination bulb; rear stop lamp/tail lamp bulb utilized on multiple kia models. *pe | 12/09/2008 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 01/02/2007 | 16500 | 1 | |
| We are having ongoing issues with front turn signal failures on our sedona and we have heard from other sedona owners with the same problem. i at first thought it was a simple matter of poor factory quality light bulbs (i have had to replace every bulb on this vehicle before it was even two years old). the headlight issue i was having seems to be corrected by more expensive and higher quality bulbs. the front turn signal issue is not a bulb issue. after replacing front turn signal bulbs on a quarterly basis since 2007, i finally slowed down to take a closer look at the problem. the problem with the front turn signals, is the ground contact point within the bulb socket. the ground tab is thin and over heats. once the tab is hot, it starts to loose the spring tension required to keep the tab in contact with the side of the bulb. once contact is lost, arcing starts to form pits and corrosion on the ground tab and the contact point. replacing good bulbs will sometimes mask the problem, because when you remove the old bulb and replace it with another, you will unintentionally knock away some of the corrosion. in doing so, the new bulb may start to operate for a period of time. in the past two years, i have simply removed the bulb, bent out the tab a little, and used scotch bright to sand away the corrosion. i then lube the bulb with proper grease and reinstall. i have mentioned the problem to the service departments of peak kia (where the vehicle was purchased) and arapahoe kia, but i'm being told that there is not an issue and there are no recalls. i asked if the newer model vehicles use any type of upgraded or changed bulb/socket/connection and was told nothing has changed because they are not having issues with turn signals. this is a problem with this model and it is a safety issue. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr | |||
| 01/02/2007 | 16500 | ||
| We are having ongoing issues with front turn signal failures on our sedona and we have heard from other sedona owners with the same problem. i at first thought it was a simple matter of poor factory quality light bulbs (i have had to replace every bulb on this vehicle before it was even two years old). the headlight issue i was having seems to be corrected by more expensive and higher quality bulbs. the front turn signal issue is not a bulb issue. after replacing front turn signal bulbs on a quarterly basis since 2007, i finally slowed down to take a closer look at the problem. the problem with the front turn signals, is the ground contact point within the bulb socket. the ground tab is thin and over heats. once the tab is hot, it starts to loose the spring tension required to keep the tab in contact with the side of the bulb. once contact is lost, arcing starts to form pits and corrosion on the ground tab and the contact point. replacing good bulbs will sometimes mask the problem, because when you remove the old bulb and replace it with another, you will unintentionally knock away some of the corrosion. in doing so, the new bulb may start to operate for a period of time. in the past two years, i have simply removed the bulb, bent out the tab a little, and used scotch bright to sand away the corrosion. i then lube the bulb with proper grease and reinstall. i have mentioned the problem to the service departments of peak kia (where the vehicle was purchased) and arapahoe kia, but i'm being told that there is not an issue and there are no recalls. i asked if the newer model vehicles use any type of upgraded or changed bulb/socket/connection and was told nothing has changed because they are not having issues with turn signals. this is a problem with this model and it is a safety issue. thank you, scott howard | |||
| 01/01/2012 | 101025 | ||
| When brake pedal is depressed,the brake lights stay on. electronic stability control malfuctions. cruise control sometimes will not deactivate when brake pedal is depressed. | |||
| 11/01/2011 | 103000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 kia sedona. while driving approximately 35 mph, the contact noticed the headlights began to blink intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. in addition, the brake light warning symbol was illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 09v130000 (exterior lighting:brake lights:switch) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 103,000. kmj | |||
| 11/01/2011 | 103000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 kia sedona. while driving at approximately 35 mph the contact noticed the headlights began to blink intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic. the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the contact noticed the brake light warning symbol illuminated on the instrument panel. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v130000 (exterior lighting:brake lights:switch) that may be related to the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 103,000. ds | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 03/08/2008 | 61105 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 kia sedona. the contact stated that the brake light switch failed which also prohibits the gear shift from moving out of the park position. the electronic stability controls have also malfunctioned as a consequence. the dealer replaced the stop lamp switch twice prior to the recall; however, the replacement parts has malfunctioned again. the recall#09v130000, component: exterior lighting:brake lights:switch was issued after the replacement of contact vehicle and his vehicle is not included in this recall. the contact was also responsible for paying the repair cost. the failure mileage was 30,000 the current mileage was 61,105. | |||