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Kia recalls over 377,000 Kia Sorrento SUVs for transmission problems
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Brand/Company:
Kia/ Kia Sorento SUVs
Kia Recall Overview:
Kia is recalling over 377,000 Sorento SUVs model years 2011-2013 due to transmission issues. These were manufactured between Oct. 19, 2009, and Jan. 31, 2013. The transmission has been known to shift out of park, causing the vehicle to roll away, if your foot is not on the brake – which can result in a crash.
There have been three reported injuries due to this issue.
Understanding Vehicle Recalls:
What To Do If You Own This Vehicle:
First, check your VIN number to see if your Kia is part of the recall. If your vehicle is affected please contact your local Kia dealerships so that the brake-shift interlock can be replaced. This will be done free of charge to you. Affected owners will be notified by November 24, 2015.
Contact Kia:
The manufacturer can be contacted at 1-800-333-4542 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-4236, or go to www.safercar.gov, for more info.
For More Information on the KIA Recall:
Please visit Kia or safercar.gov for more information on this recall