Component Description
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Kia Motors America
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20170119
End Date Of Manufacturing
20170306
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
47
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20170417
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Kia Motors America
Report Received Date
20170316
Record Creation Date
20170322
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017 Cadenza vehicles. The brake vacuum hose on the affected vehicles may kink, reducing braking performance.
Consequence Summary
Reduced braking performance can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake vacuum hose, replacing it as necessary, free charge. The recall began on April 17, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC146.
Recall 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.