Recall 98V222000: 1998–1999 Kia Sportage

Report received

Sep 15, 1998

Manufacturer

Kia motors america, inc.

Potentially affected

39,656vehicles

Model years

1998–1999

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles without an anti-lock braking system (abs). The steering intermediate shaft coupling can contact a hydraulic brake pipe causing fluid leakage.

Possible consequence

This condition can cause a loss of rear brake increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, increase the clearance between the brake pipe and steering intermediate shaft coupling.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1998 Kia Sportage303 complaints
• 1999 Kia Sportage284 complaints