NHTSA recall 05V318000
Parking Brake · Kia America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: On certain sport utility vehicles, the parking brake lever ratchet pawl was not properly manufactured and my damage the teeth of the parking brake lever ratchet. Damaged parking brake lever ratchet teeth may prevent the parking brake from engaging or may allow the parking brake to release after it has been engaged.
Why it matters: The inability to engage, or the inadvertent release of, the parking brake lever may allow your vehicle to roll while it is parked and may result in a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the parking brake lever assembly. The recall began on August 1, 2005.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2005 Kia Sportage.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 05V318000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.