Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

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ManufacturerKia Motors AmericaReported2017-03-16Affected47 vehicles

What was wrong

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →

Affected vehicles

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