Recall 11V258000: 2011 Kia Sorento
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Apr 25, 2011
- Vehicles affected
- 12,690
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- ODI
The problem
Kia is recalling certain model year 2011 sorento 2wd vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions and 2.4l engines manufactured from the start of production through may 22, 2010. The intermediate shaft may suffer from noise and excessive wear due to a misalignment of the intermediate shaft with the right side output gear. Continuing to drive the vehicle in this condition leads to the development of a whirring/whining noise and can eventually cause damage to the automatic transmission.
The risk
Damage to the transmission may cause loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the right side output gear and intermediate shaft free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during may 2011. Owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.
Notes
Kia safety recall no. Sc089.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Affected vehicles
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V258000
- Manufacturer campaign
- SC089
- Manufacturer
- KIA MOTORS CORPORATION
- Owner letters
- May 31, 2011
- Components
- Power train:driveline:driveshaft (Transmission & Drivetrain)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology