Kia Sorento: There Is A Risk The Automatic Gear Shift Lever Could Be Moved Out Of Park Without The Foot Brake Pedal Being Applied. If This Occurs And Should The Parking Brake Not Be Activated A Vehicl
Kia Sorento Recall Summary Kia is recalling 295 Sorento vehicles because the automatic gear shift lever can be moved out of Park without pressing the foot brake pedal, which could allow the vehicle to roll away if the parking brake is not engaged. The manufacturer will check the gear shift lock mechanism and replace the gear shift lock lever assembly if it is not working properly. This recall affects vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- KIA
- Product
- Vehicles: KIA SORENTO. Units affected: 295
- Reason
- There is a risk the automatic gear shift lever could be moved out of Park without the foot brake pedal being applied. If this occurs and should the parking brake not be activated a vehicle rollaway could occur. Remedy: Check operation of the gear shift lock mechanism and if found to be incorrect replace the Gear shift lock lever assembly.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2022-11-30
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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