Kia America, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 1997

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Kia America, Inc. in 1997. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 17, 1997

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

KIA/REAR HATCH DOOR

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A MICROSWITCH ON THE REAR HATCH LOCK CYLINDER CAN MALFUNCTION CAUSING THE POWER DOOR LOCKS TO UNLOCK INADVERTENTLY.

NHTSA ID: 97V234000

Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

# of Units Affected: 23,493

Consequence Summary:

SHOULD THIS OCCUR, SECURITY FROM UNWANTED INTRUSION INTO THE VEHICLE IS LOST.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE REAR HATCH DOOR UNLOCK CIRCUIT.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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