If the crankshaft fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash. A failed crankshaft also increases the risk of a fire.
If the crankshaft fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash. A failed crankshaft also increases the risk of a fire.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226146-kia-sorento-2017-recall-engine-and-engine-cooling · Recall date September 21, 2017 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V586000
“KIA SORENTO (2017) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling.” GovInfoNow, recall dated September 21, 2017. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226146-kia-sorento-2017-recall-engine-and-engine-cooling. Based on NHTSA recall 17V586000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V586000).
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the crankshaft, and, as necessary, replace the engine sub assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC153.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kia Motors America to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V586000 — Kia Motors America KIA SORENTO (2017) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling Hello, I own a KIA SORENTO (2017) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling that is covered by recall 17V586000 from Kia Motors America. The official recall notice states: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the crankshaft, and, as necessary, replace the engine sub assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC153. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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