Kia America, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 1998

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Kia America, Inc. in 1998. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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September 15, 1998

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

KIA/BRAKE PIPE CLEARANCE

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WITHOUT AN ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS). THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT COUPLING CAN CONTACT A HYDRAULIC BRAKE PIPE CAUSING FLUID LEAKAGE.

NHTSA ID: 98V222000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 39,656

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF REAR BRAKE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INCREASE THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE PIPE AND STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT COUPLING.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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