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SevereNHTSA·17V190000·Announced 2017-03-16

Kia Recalls 2017 Cadenza Vehicles Due to Brake Vacuum Hose Defect

Kia is recalling 2017 Cadenza vehicles because a kinked brake vacuum hose may reduce braking performance, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Kia Motors America is recalling certain 2017 Cadenza vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the brake vacuum hose, which may kink and reduce braking performance.

Reduced braking performance can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall began on April 17, 2017.

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake vacuum hose, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC146. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
KIA CADENZA
Brand
KIA
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Category
Vehicle — Braking System
Hazard
Affected units
47

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • CADENZA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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