NHTSA recall 15V089000
Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
KIA Sorento
Reported Feb 13, 201512,361 vehicles affectedKia Motors AmericaMaker’s number SC115Built Oct 27, 2014 – Jan 29, 2015
The defect
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Sorento vehicles manufactured October 27, 2014, to January 29, 2015. Due to an improperly soldered component in the accelerator pedal assembly, the driver may not be able to accelerate the vehicle.
The risk
If the vehicle is unable to be accelerated, there is an increased risk of a crash.
The remedy
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the accelerator assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 19, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC115.