KIA Sedona (2006-2014): Latches/locks/linkages
Recall 16V389000 · Jun 1, 2016 · Kia Motors America
219,800
vehicles affected
219,800
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16V389000
- Date
- Jun 1, 2016
- Maker
- Kia Motors America
- Units affected
- 219,800
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Latches/locks/linkages > Hood > LATCH
- Model years
- 2006-2014
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Kia Sedona vehicles manufactured from June 15, 2005, through April 04, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch may bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.
What can happen
If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Kia will notify owners and dealers will replace the secondary hood latch or clean and lubricate the latch, depending on the vehicle's location and the condition of the latch. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on July 27, 2016. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall number is SC134.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 9 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16V389000?
1 model: Kia Sedona (2006-2014), about 219,800 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16V389000?
Kia will notify owners and dealers will replace the secondary hood latch or clean and lubricate the latch, depending on the vehicle's location and the condition of the latch. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on July 27, 2016. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall number.
What can happen?
If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
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.