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Kia Forte Recall 17V773: Brake Lights May Stay On or Shifter May Release Without Brake

NHTSA campaign 17V773, reported December 1, 2017, 134,366 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

A worn brake pedal stopper pad can keep the brake light switch plunger extended after the pedal is released. This can leave the brake lights on continuously, so following drivers may not realize you are slowing or stopping. It can also let the shift lever move out of PARK without the brake pedal being pressed, or activate the engine management brake pedal override feature. Either condition raises the risk of a crash.

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal stopper pad free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 30, 2018. You can also contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542, referencing Kia recall number SC158. Check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 17V773Kia Motors America
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Problem
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Forte and Forte Koup vehicles. The brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released. This will allow the brake lights to remain illuminated continuously. It can also allow the shift lever to be moved without depressing the brake pedal, or activate the engine management brake pedal override feature.
Risk
If the brake light switch plunger does not retract as it should when the brake pedal is not being pressed, the brake lights may stay illuminated preventing accurate communication to following vehicles that the vehicle is slowing or stopping. Additionally, if the brake switch plunger is not retracted, then the transmission can be shifted out of PARK without depressing the brake pedal. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal stopper pad, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 30, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC158.
Notes
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.

Affected vehicles

Kia Forte201220132014
Kia Forte Koup201220132014