NHTSA Campaign 16V389000

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

Issued by Kia Motors America · Reported Jun 1, 2016 · 219,800 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Kia Sedona vehicles manufactured from June 15, 2005, through April 04, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch may bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.

Consequence

If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Kia will notify owners and dealers will replace the secondary hood latch or clean and lubricate the latch, depending on the vehicle's location and the condition of the latch. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on July 27, 2016. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall number is SC134.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
KIA SEDONA 2006 219,800
KIA SEDONA 2007 219,800
KIA SEDONA 2008 219,800
KIA SEDONA 2009 219,800
KIA SEDONA 2010 219,800
KIA SEDONA 2011 219,800
KIA SEDONA 2012 219,800
KIA SEDONA 2013 219,800
KIA SEDONA 2014 219,800

Source: NHTSA Campaign 16V389000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.