Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Passenger Vehicles. A Microswitch On The Rear Hatch Lock Cylinder Can MalfunCTIon Causing The Power Door Locks To Unlock Inadvertently.
Make Of Vehicle
KIA
Model Of Vehicle
SPORTAGE
Year
1997
Recall Campaign Number
97V234000
Component Description
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock
Effect Of Defect
Should This Occur, Security From Unwanted Intrusion Into The Vehicle Is Lost.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Modify The Rear Hatch Door Unlock Circuit.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Kia Motors America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19960726
End Of Manufacture
19970812
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
23493
Date Owners Notified
19971215
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Date Report Received
19971217