Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of PARK without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of PARK without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1252762-kia-optima-2011-recall-exterior-lighting · Recall date January 4, 2013 · Official notice: NHTSA #13V114000
“KIA OPTIMA (2011) recall — Exterior Lighting.” GovInfoNow, recall dated January 4, 2013. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1252762-kia-optima-2011-recall-exterior-lighting. Based on NHTSA recall 13V114000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=13V114000).
Kia will send an interim notification to owners in May 2013. When parts are available, owners will receive a second notification and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall campaign number is SC098.
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Subject: Recall 13V114000 — Kia Motors Corporation KIA OPTIMA (2011) recall — Exterior Lighting Hello, I own a KIA OPTIMA (2011) recall — Exterior Lighting that is covered by recall 13V114000 from Kia Motors Corporation. The official recall notice states: Kia will send an interim notification to owners in May 2013. When parts are available, owners will receive a second notification and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall campaign number is SC098. 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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