NHTSA Recall 17V190000
Filed by Kia America, Inc.. Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Reported 2017-03-16. An estimated 47 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017 Cadenza vehicles. The brake vacuum hose on the affected vehicles may kink, reducing braking performance.
Risk
Reduced braking performance can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: SC146
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.