2014 KIA Sportage Recall: Equipment (NHTSA 14V023000)
NHTSA (the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) issued a recall affecting 2014 KIA Sportage vehicles manufactured by Kia Motors Corporation. Below is the official summary, the risk involved, and the fix available at no cost.
What does the official notice say?
Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2014 Kia Sportage vehicles manufactured September 30, 2013, through January 11, 2014. The certification label has incorrect tire pressure information printed on it, listing a specification that is 1 or 2 psi below the correct information. Thus, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."
Risk if left unaddressed
Maintaining tire pressure below the recommmend specification could result in premature tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer's fix (remedy)
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will correct the label information, and owners will also receive a sticker to put into the owners manual, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in February 2014. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall campaign number is SC103.
Additional 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.
How to check if your vehicle is affected
Enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) in the official NHTSA lookup tool at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included in this campaign (number 14V023000).
Frequently asked questions
What is NHTSA recall 14V023000?
Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2014 Kia Sportage vehicles manufactured September 30, 2013, through January 11, 2014. The certification label has incorrect tire pressure information printed on it, listing a specification that is 1 or 2 psi below the correct information. Thus, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."
What happens if this recall isn't fixed?
Maintaining tire pressure below the recommmend specification could result in premature tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Is the repair free, and how do I check my VIN?
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will correct the label information, and owners will also receive a sticker to put into the owners manual, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in February 2014. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall campaign number is SC103. Enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included in campaign 14V023000.
Source: public NHTSA data, campaign 14V023000, reported on 27/01/2014. This content is for informational purposes only, does not constitute legal advice, and was compiled from official data with editorial review prior to publication.
