Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
Your vehicle's starter assembly has a faulty crankshaft position sensor case that can crack a critical electrical component, causing engine stalling.
Risk if Unfixed
If left unfixed, a damaged sensor could cause your engine to stall, which can happen while driving, potentially leading to a loss of power or even an accident.
Free Fix
The dealership will replace the crankshaft position sensor assembly at no cost to you. You can schedule an appointment with an authorized dealer and have the repair done for free.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5 AND 2.7 LITER V6 ENGINES, THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (CKP) CASES DID NOT MEET DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATIONS.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
INTERNAL GAPS WITHIN THE CASES ALLOWED EPOXY TO CONTACT THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD, WHICH RESULTED IN CRACKING OF THE CIRCUIT BOARD CAPACITOR. A DAMAGED CKP CAPACITOR COULD RESULT IN ENGINE STALLING.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CKP. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 28, 2003. 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 1-800-333-4542.
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