Recall 02V207000: Hazard Switch Replacement

DEFECT: On certain passenger vehicles with 36,000 miles or less as of July 15, 2002, an electrical contact problem can develop during the first few years of operation that can result in inoperative hazard lights and/or inoperative turn signals. The loss of turn signals or rear hazard lamps could fail to warn a following driver that the vehicle is turning and/or is stopped and could result in a crash.


REMEDY: Dealers will replace the hazard switch. Because of the nature of the failure mode, only vehicles with fewer than 36,000 miles as of July 15, 2002, will have the hazard switch replaced under this campaign. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification is expected to begin during August 2002. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542.