Whenever the brake switch is not working, the brake lights will not illuminate, reducing the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions of stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.

Exterior Lighting — Brake Lights — Switch

Summary

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2011 Sportage vehicles manufactured March 7, 2011, to June 8, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the brake light switch may intermittently fail.

Actions

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began on July 7, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC121.

Documents (14)

• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Chronology
• Recall Quarterly Report - 2016-Q1
• Recall Quarterly Report - 2015-Q3
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2016-2
• Recall Quarterly Report - 2015-Q4
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Parts & Service
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - SC 121 July 2015
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2016-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2016-4

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