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Kia Recall SC147: Bearing Wear May Result In Engine Seizure
2011 Kia Sportage
Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Engine And Engine Cooling — Engine
- Summary
- Kia Motor Company (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Optima, 2012-2014 Sorento and 2011-2013 Sportage vehicles. Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine.
- Actions
- Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine assembly, and replace the engine if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 20, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC147.
- Documents (29)
- Miscellaneous Document - Q&A
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - NUMBER SC147 (Rev 2, 6/29/2017) DATE June 2017
- Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2017-2
- ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Recall 573 Report-Amendment 2
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - NUMBER SC147 (Rev 5, 09/01/2017) DATE June 2017
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - NUMBER SC147 (Rev 4, 08/07/2017) DATE June 2017
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
- Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2017-3
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Chronology
- Recall Acknowledgement
- Defect Notice 573 Report
- Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2017-4
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - Optima
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - NUMBER SC147 (Rev 3, 7/14/2017) DATE June 2017
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - Sportage
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - Sorento
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - Theta Engine Owner Letter Remedy Available - Sportage
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - NUMBER: SC147 (Rev 1, 6/16/2017) DATE: June 2017
- Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - Theta Engine Owner Letter Remedy Available - Optima
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - Theta Engine Owner Letter Remedy Available
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
- Miscellaneous Document
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - FOURTH NOTICE Theta II Engine Safety Recall, SC147 June 21, 2017
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
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