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1997 KIA Vehicles
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KIA: SPORTAGE

Complaint Description	View Details
AIR BAGS	Read Details...
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP	Read Details...
STEERING	Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY	Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM	Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER	Read Details...
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER	Read Details...
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR	Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY	Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK	Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER	Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM	Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT	Read Details...
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS	Read Details...
STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE	Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM	Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY	Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	Read Details...
AIR BAGS	Read Details...
AIR BAGS	Read Details...
AIR BAGS	Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY	Read Details...
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS	Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION	Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING	Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT	Read Details...
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH	Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	Read Details...
SEAT BELTS	Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL	Read Details...
AIR BAGS	Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	Read Details...
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE	Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD	Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM	Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE	Read Details...
SEAT BELTS	Read Details...
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL	Read Details...
AIR BAGS	Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY	Read Details...
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH	Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER	Read Details...
AIR BAGS	Read Details...
AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER	Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD	Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER	Read Details...
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR	Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY	Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT	Read Details...
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS	Read Details...
INTERIOR LIGHTING	Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES	Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL	Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS	Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION	Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS	Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION	Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY	Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT	Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS	Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION	Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES	Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD	Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR	Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS	Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)	Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT	Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD	Read Details...
OTHER	Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION	Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK	Read Details...
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM	Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE	Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY	Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM	Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY	Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION	Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY	Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY	Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH	Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	Read Details...
TIRES	Read Details...
TIRES	Read Details...
TIRES:TREAD/BELT	Read Details...
OTHER	Read Details...
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW	Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	Read Details...
OTHER	Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY	Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	Read Details...
WHEELS:CENTER SECTION	Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING	Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	Read Details...
OTHER	Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS	Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD	Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM	Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK	Read Details...
SUSPENSION	Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT	Read Details...
OTHER	Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	Read Details...
STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE	Read Details...
COMMUNICATIONS:HORN ASSEMBLY	Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	Read Details...
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH	Read Details...
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD	Read Details...
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH	Read Details...
OTHER	Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY	Read Details...
COMMUNICATIONS:HORN ASSEMBLY	Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK	Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC	Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	Read Details...
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR	Read Details...
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW	Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS	Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING	Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS	Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER	Read Details...
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR	Read Details...
SEATS	Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM	Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES	Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	Read Details...
TIRES:SIDEWALL	Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER	Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM	Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK	Read Details...
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.	Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK	Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE	Read Details...
SUSPENSION	Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	Read Details...
AIR BAGS	Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION	Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT	Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	Read Details...
OTHER	Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL	Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION	Read Details...
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH	Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT	Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY	Read Details...
OTHER	Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	Read Details...
TIRES:VALVE	Read Details...
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR	Read Details...
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER	Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK	Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS	Read Details...
INTERIOR LIGHTING	Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM	Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	Read Details...
STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR	Read Details...
OTHER	Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)	Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT	Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK	Read Details...
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH	Read Details...
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR	Read Details...
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS	Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK	Read Details...
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR	Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION	Read Details...
AIR BAGS	Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR	Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM	Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY	Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY	Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM	Read Details...
SUSPENSION:REAR	Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	Read Details...
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS	Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	Read Details...
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR	Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY	Read Details...
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR	Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE	Read Details...
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR	Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	Read Details...
OTHER	Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	Read Details...
OTHER	Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	Read Details...
OTHER	Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	Read Details...
OTHER	Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	Read Details...
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS	Read Details...
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.	Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)	Read Details...
WHEELS:CAP/COVER/HUB	Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC	Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	Read Details...
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS	Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	Read Details...
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR	Read Details...
OTHER	Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES	Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS	Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	Read Details...
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK	Read Details...
STRUCTURE:BODY	Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT	Read Details...
AIR BAGS	Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE	Read Details...
OTHER	Read Details...
OTHER	Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	Read Details...
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR	Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING	Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT	Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT	Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	Read Details...
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER	Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	Read Details...
STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR	Read Details...

Fuel Efficiency Ratings for 1997 KIA: SPORTAGE Vehicles Data provided by U.S. Department of Energy and the EPA
Model	Displacement	Cylinders	Transmission	Drive	City MPG	Highway MPG

Recall Information for
1997 KIA: SPORTAGE Vehicles
Data provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recalled Component	SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Description of Defect	ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE MAY "FALSE LATCH" AND EXPOSE THE DRIVER TO UNRESTRAINED MOVEMENT DURING A CRASH.
Consequences of Defect	IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Corrective Action	OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 20, 2002. 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.
Notes	ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recalled Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Description of Defect	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE WIRES CONNECTED TO THE C123 AND C124 CONNECTORS CAN BE PUT UNDER TENSION BY MOVEMENT OF THE ENGINE, THUS PULLING THE WIRES AND CONNECTORS, LOOSENING THEM AND RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CIRCUIT CONTINUITY.
Consequences of Defect	THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE ENGINE STALLING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action	DEALERS WILL INSTALL SPRING CLIPS TO LOCK THE CONNECTORS TOGETHER. IN ADDITION, THE DEALERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO SOLDER A SPLICE IN THE WIRE HARNESS.
Notes	OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 25, 2000.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.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recalled Component	LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
Description of Defect	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A MICROSWITCH ON THE REAR HATCH LOCK CYLINDER CAN MALFUNCTION CAUSING THE POWER DOOR LOCKS TO UNLOCK INADVERTENTLY.
Consequences of Defect	SHOULD THIS OCCUR, SECURITY FROM UNWANTED INTRUSION INTO THE VEHICLE IS LOST.
Corrective Action	DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE REAR HATCH DOOR UNLOCK CIRCUIT.
Notes	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.

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