NHTSA Campaign 17V224000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Filed by Kia Motors America.
NHTSA campaign 17V224000 covers 10 vehicles and concerns the engine and engine cooling:engine. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- 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.
- The risk
- Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by 17V224000 (10)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 17V224000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.