| Make : KIA | Model : OPTIMA | Year : 2016 |
| Build Dates : 2015-11-13 – 2016-04-23 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 16V705000 | ||
| Date Owner’s Notified: 2016-11-30 | Date Received by ODI: 2016-10-03 | Date Added to Database: 2016-10-03 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Kia Motors America | ||
| Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC139 | ||
| Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 12214 | ||
| Summary: Kia Motors America “Kia” is recalling certain model year 2016 Kia Optima vehicles manufactured November 13, 2015, to April 23, 2016 and equipped with a 2.4l engine. The right front axle driveshaft may crack and fail. |
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| Consequence: If the driveshaft cracks and separates from the vehicle, it will not be able to move forward. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied upon exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll. Either scenario can increase the risk of a crash. |
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| Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began November 2016. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s number for this recall is SC139. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
| 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. |
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