Kia Announces Voluntary Recall for Power Door Lock System
12 February 1998
Kia Announces Voluntary Recall for Power Door Lock SystemIRVINE, Calif., Feb. 12 -- Kia today announced a voluntary recall of 1997 Sportage sport-utility vehicles for the modification of the power door lock system. Kia has found that on 23,493 Sportages manufactured between July 26, 1996, and Aug. 12, 1997, the power door lock system may malfunction, causing the power door locks to inadvertently unlock. In no way will a malfunction cause a door to physically open. Kia owners are being asked by mail to bring their vehicles to a Kia dealer so that the dealer can properly modify the power door lock system. The 30- minute replacement procedure will be done immediately at no charge. Kia Motors America is the U.S. sales, marketing and distribution arm of Kia Motors Corp. of Seoul, South Korea. SOURCE Kia Motors America