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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 09E012000 | SABERSPORT | E (Equipment) | 16270 | 05/11/2009 | OVSC | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC | 04/07/2009 | 04/07/2009 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on may 11, 2009. owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by sabersport.the list can be found under document search located at the bottom of your screen.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 . | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 09E025000 | DOPE, INC. | E (Equipment) | 42540 | 07/28/2009 | OVSC | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC | 05/11/2009 | 05/11/2009 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Dope, inc. is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dope, inc. will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on july 28, 2009. owners may contact dope, inc. at 1-626-272-1798. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by dope, inc.the list can be found under document search located at the bottom of your screen. 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 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||
| PE00004 | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC | 01/13/2000 | 06/29/2000 | TURN SIGNAL, TRAFFIC SAFETY HAZARD | ||
| Allege that while driving, the trun signal switch failed.this failure increases the risk of a vehicle crash due to operator distraction and due to other vehicles being uninformed of the operator's intentions. | ||||||
| EA00018 | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC | 06/29/2000 | 07/29/2002 | TURN SIGHAL | 02V207000 | |
| Alleged that while driving, the turn signal switch failed | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 12/13/1999 | 2 | 12/01/1998 | |
| Condensation in left headlight- they cleaned out vent hole- same problem on1/1/98 , however light was replaced then. *ak | |||
| 03/04/1999 | 1 | 10/01/1998 | |
| Main concern is 4 wheel drive, could cause an accident if indicator lamp is on and 4 wheel drive is not engaging. causing a false sense of security on hazardous roadways, causing loss of vehicle control.*ak | |||
| 11/30/1998 | 1 | 11/01/1998 | |
| No summary listed for this vehicle. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH | |||
| 02/12/1998 | 2 | 02/01/1998 | |
| When consumer is at a stop sign and then accelerates, the vehicle does not move at all like there is no gas in the vehicle while the engine is still running. dealer and manufacturer were contacted. *ak vehicle idled low, when first started in the am vehicle had no power and stumbled until it warmed up, dealer stated the iac would not open, check engine light illuminated due to the tps sensor being out of specifications. tail light lens cracked and the dash light dimmer switch fell in the dash. vehicle stalled due to ignition coil and spark plugs, vehicle backfired and hesitated, dealer rerouted the wiring harness and repaired the pin connectors. vehicle overheated due to a crack in the cylinder head. passenger side front door rattled when closing and the window was down, dealer stated this was normal. carpet on the passenger side floor would not lie flat. rear hatch would not pop after being unlocked, there was an internal leak from the seal. on two separate occasions, the a/c leaked on the passenger floorboard, dealer replaced the evaporator. *slc | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | |||
| 11/26/1998 | 3 | 11/01/1998 | |
| Instrument lights and tail lights do not light up due to fuse problems. there may be a short circuit in the electrical system. burning smell while driving vehicle. i am not able to drive at night. | |||
| 02/12/1998 | 2 | 02/01/1998 | |
| When consumer is at a stop sign and then accelerates, the vehicle does not move at all like there is no gas in the vehicle while the engine is still running. dealer and manufacturer were contacted. *ak vehicle idled low, when first started in the am vehicle had no power and stumbled until it warmed up, dealer stated the iac would not open, check engine light illuminated due to the tps sensor being out of specifications. tail light lens cracked and the dash light dimmer switch fell in the dash. vehicle stalled due to ignition coil and spark plugs, vehicle backfired and hesitated, dealer rerouted the wiring harness and repaired the pin connectors. vehicle overheated due to a crack in the cylinder head. passenger side front door rattled when closing and the window was down, dealer stated this was normal. carpet on the passenger side floor would not lie flat. rear hatch would not pop after being unlocked, there was an internal leak from the seal. on two separate occasions, the a/c leaked on the passenger floorboard, dealer replaced the evaporator. *slc | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | |||
| 01/28/2002 | 2 | 01/21/2002 | |
| Recall 99v325000 concerning stalling. vehicle was experiencing an electrical problem that interfered with performance. vehicle was recalled and repairs done, but symptoms returned. manufacturer claimed no responsibility because consumer was not the original owner. *ak check engine light was on. the vehicle vibrated, smoked and was overheating. the left front tire blew out. ignition coils cracked and were replaced. vehicle had a blown head gasket. front left turn signal clips broke. oxygen sensor failed. right front door lock fell off. vehicle had several parts on recall before the consumer purchased it and the consumer believed those recalled parts were the source of the problem. *yh | |||