Without requiring the brake to be pressed, the vehicle may be unintentionally shifted out of Park, allowing it to roll, which may result in a crash.

Power Train — Automatic Transmission

Summary

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Kia Sorento vehicles manufactured October 19, 2009, to January 31, 2013. In the affected vehicles, if excessive force is applied to the gear shift lever, the brake-shift interlock mechanism may chip or crack allowing the transmission being able to be shifted out of "Park" without the brakes being depressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection."

Actions

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake-shift interlock mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on November 9, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC124.

Documents (15)

• Non-Compliance Notice 573 Report/FMVSS 114
• Chronology
• Recall Quarterly Report - 2015-Q4
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Recall Quarterly Report - 2016-Q1
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - NUMBER: SC 124 DATE: November 2015 MODEL: 2011~2013MY Sorento (XMa)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - November 5, 2015 Attention: All Dealer Principals
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - November 5, 2015 Attention: All Kia Parts & Service Managers
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2016-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2016-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2016-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2017-1
• ISSUED Renotification Notice
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2016-4

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