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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 11V153📅 Mar 9, 2011

2006–2008 Kia Optima recall: powertrain & transmission

⚠️ What's wrong

KIA is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 Optima vehicles manufactured from september 29, 2005, through june 13, 2007. There is a possibility that the shift cable may have been installed incorrectly, causing tension in the cable. If present, this condition could cause the cable to detach from the shifter assembly's dowel pin preventing the transmission from being shifted. The shift lever CAN then be moved into the park (p) position while the vehicle's transmission is still in the last used gear before detachment.

💥 The risk

If the driver leaves the vehicle without engaging the parking brake, there is a possibility that the vehicle CAN roll injure a person in its path or cause a crash.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will inspect the shift cable and reinstall if necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on march 23, 2011. Owner may contact KIA at 1-800-333-4542.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
11V153000
Manufacturer recall #
SC088
Manufacturer
KIA MOTORS CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
70,115
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Owner phone
1-800-333-4542
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Mar 23, 2011
Built
Sep 29, 2005 – Jun 13, 2007
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
Kia's safety recall campaign number is SC088.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 11V153 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 11V153?

2006–2008 Kia Optima. 70,115 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Kia dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-333-4542.