Kia · Canada · Mod
Kia Sportage: Brakes
Affects Kia Sportage · 2005 — about 617 vehicles.
The hazard
On certain vehicles, an undersized parking brake ratchet pawl could wear prematurely, resulting in unexpected failure of the parking brake. Correction: Dealers will replace the parking brake engagement assembly.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational