Recall - Stop Lamp Switch Replacement

NUMBER 098
GROUP Safety Recall Campaign

DATE April 2013
MODEL Various Models (Refer to table below)

SUBJECT: STOP LAMP SWITCH REPLACEMENT (SC 098)

This bulletin provides information relating to the replacement of the stop lamp switch on some 2007-2010MY Sportage (KM), 2007-2010MY Rondo (UN), 2007MY Sedona (VQ), 2010-2011MY Soul (AM), 2007-2011MY Sorento (BL/XM), and 2011MY Optima (TF) vehicles within the production date ranges shown in the table below. Carbonization of the point of contact for the stop lamp switch can intermittently interfere with electric current through the switch circuit. As a result, one of the switch functions can affect the vehicles brake lights and they may not come on when the brake pedal is depressed or may remain illuminated when the pedal is released.

To correct this condition, and improve customer satisfaction, Kia is launching this Safety Recall Campaign to replace the stop lamp switch on all affected vehicles.

*NOTICE
There is no charge to the vehicle owner for this repair. Under applicable law, you may not sell or otherwise deliver any affected vehicle until it has been repaired pursuant to the procedures set forth in this bulletin.

*NOTICE
To improve customer satisfaction, always remember to refer to WebDCS Warranty Coverage (validation) Inquiry Screen (Service> Warranty Coverage> Warranty Coverage Inquiry) for a list of any additional campaigns or service actions that may need to be performed on the vehicle before returning it to the customer.

REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES AND STOP LAMP SWITCH IDENTIFICATION

Three (3) replacement procedures using eight (8) different part numbers are covered in this Bulletin. Each procedure covers specific vehicle models and stop lamp switch parts.