Recalls for SPORTAGE KIA, KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC., LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK, Dec 17, 1997

A recall was issued on Dec 17, 1997 for SPORTAGE KIA, manufactured by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC., in response to LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK problems. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A MICROSWITCH ON THE REAR HATCH LOCK CYLINDER CAN MALFUNCTION CAUSING THE POWER DOOR LOCKS TO UNLOCK INADVERTENTLY.SHOULD THIS OCCUR, SECURITY FROM UNWANTED INTRUSION INTO THE VEHICLE IS LOST.. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE REAR HATCH DOOR UNLOCK CIRCUIT.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 15, 1997. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4KIA (1-800-333-4542).ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.