Defect Description For Recall
Kia Motors America (Kia) Is Recalling Certain 2012-2014 Forte And Forte Koup Vehicles. The Brake Pedal Stopper Pad Can Deteriorate Allowing The Brake Light Switch Plunger To Remain Extended When The Brake Pedal Is Released. This Will Allow The Brake Lights To Remain Illuminated Continuously. It Can Also Allow The Shift Lever To Be Moved Without Depressing The Brake Pedal, Or Activate The Engine Management Brake Pedal Override Feature.
Make Of Vehicle
KIA
Model Of Vehicle
FORTE
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
17V773000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages
Effect Of Defect
If The Brake Light Switch Plunger Does Not Retract As It Should When The Brake Pedal Is Not Being Pressed, The Brake Lights May Stay Illuminated Preventing Accurate Communication To Following Vehicles That The Vehicle Is Slowing Or Stopping. Additionally, If The Brake Switch Plunger Is Not Retracted, Then The Transmission Can Be Shifted Out Of Park Without Depressing The Brake Pedal. Either Condition Increases The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Kia Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Brake Pedal Stopper Pad, Free Of Charge. The Recall Is Expected To Begin January 30, 2018. Owners May Contact Kia Customer Service At 1-800-333-4542. Kia’S Number For This Recall Is Sc158.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Start Of Manufacture
20120502
End Of Manufacture
20140228
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
134366
Date Owners Notified
20180130
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Date Report Received
20171201
Make Campaign Number
SC158