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.
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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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227202-kia-optima-2016-recall-power-train · Recall date March 10, 2016 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V705000
“KIA OPTIMA (2016) recall — Power Train.” GovInfoNow, recall dated March 10, 2016. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227202-kia-optima-2016-recall-power-train. Based on NHTSA recall 16V705000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V705000).
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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Subject: Recall 16V705000 — Kia Motors America KIA OPTIMA (2016) recall — Power Train Hello, I own a KIA OPTIMA (2016) recall — Power Train that is covered by recall 16V705000 from Kia Motors America. The official recall notice states: 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. 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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