NHTSA recall 17V190000
Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
KIA Cadenza
Reported Mar 16, 201747 vehicles affectedKia Motors AmericaMaker’s number SC146Built Jan 19, 2017 – Mar 6, 2017
The defect
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017 Cadenza vehicles. The brake vacuum hose on the affected vehicles may kink, reducing braking performance.
The risk
Reduced braking performance can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake vacuum hose, replacing it as necessary, free charge. The recall began on April 17, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC146.