recall information
Recall number
REC-000774
PRA number
2009/11127
Campaign number
91020
Original published date
make and model information
Make
KIA
Model
Carnival, Sorento
Year range
2006
Affected units
433
Identifying features
VIN (Vehicle identification number)
What are the defects?
There is a possibility that due to a design flaw the stop lamp switch may not operate correctly. As a result of this concern:
- The brake lights may not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed.
- The brake lights may remain illuminated when the brake pedal is released.
- On some occasions, the shifter cannot be moved from the Park (P) position.
- The ESC light may illuminate indicating 'ESC OFF'.
- Operating the brake may not deactivate the Cruise Control System.
- The brake lights may not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed.
- The brake lights may remain illuminated when the brake pedal is released.
- On some occasions, the shifter cannot be moved from the Park (P) position.
- The ESC light may illuminate indicating 'ESC OFF'.
- Operating the brake may not deactivate the Cruise Control System.
What are the hazards?
Vehicle malfunction
What should consumers do?
Contact your nearest Kia service dealer to arrange an inspection and replacement of the stop light switch.
Supplier details
KIA AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
