KIA Forte, Forte Koup (2012-2014): Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 17V773000 · Dec 1, 2017 · Kia Motors America
134,366
vehicles affected
134,366
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V773000
- Date
- Dec 1, 2017
- Maker
- Kia Motors America
- Units affected
- 134,366
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes, hydraulic > Pedals and linkages
- Model years
- 2012-2014
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Forte and Forte Koup vehicles. The brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released. This will allow the brake lights to remain illuminated continuously. It can also allow the shift lever to be moved without depressing the brake pedal, or activate the engine management brake pedal override feature.
What can happen
If the brake light switch plunger does not retract as it should when the brake pedal is not being pressed, the brake lights may stay illuminated preventing accurate communication to following vehicles that the vehicle is slowing or stopping. Additionally, if the brake switch plunger is not retracted, then the transmission can be shifted out of PARK without depressing the brake pedal. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal stopper pad, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 30, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC158.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 6 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Kia | Forte | 2012-2014 |
| Kia | Forte Koup | 2012-2014 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V773000?
2 models: Kia Forte (2012-2014), Kia Forte Koup (2012-2014), about 134,366 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V773000?
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal stopper pad, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 30, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC158.
What can happen?
If the brake light switch plunger does not retract as it should when the brake pedal is not being pressed, the brake lights may stay illuminated preventing accurate communication to following vehicles that the vehicle is slowing or stopping. Additionally, if the brake switch plunger is not retracted, then the.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.