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Component Description: Power train:axle hubs.

Service Bulletin Summary: This bulletin provides information on a change to the sportage 4wd hub seals. ( nhtsa item number - 619141 ).

Component Description: Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:catalytic convertor.

Service Bulletin Summary: Emissions recall compaign :sportage manifold catalytic converter replacement. ( nhtsa item number - 625906 ).

Component Description: Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:catalytic convertor.

Service Bulletin Summary: Subject on recall campaign to replace the manifold catalytic converter. ( nhtsa item number - 625909 ).

Component Description: Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:catalytic convertor.

Service Bulletin Summary: Information regarding manifold catalytic converter replacement. Questions and answers for recall. ( nhtsa item number - 625917 ).

Component Description: Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:catalytic convertor.

Service Bulletin Summary: Information regarding recall campaign to replace the manifold catalytic converter. ( nhtsa item number - 625919 ).

Component Description: Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:catalytic convertor.

Service Bulletin Summary: Subject regarding recall campaign to replace the manifold catalytic converter due to existing mcc developing cracks at weld. ( nhtsa item number - 625921 ).

Component Description: Fuel system, other:delivery:fuel pump.

Service Bulletin Summary: Fuel pump relays & emissions failures. Kia technician times. ( nhtsa item number - 10015753 ).

Component Description: Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly.

Service Bulletin Summary: Fuel tank replacement under repair benefit program. On certain 1997-2000 sportages. ( nhtsa item number - 10024232 ).

Component Description: (A) Exterior lighting:brake lights., (B) Exterior lighting:tail lights., (C) Parking brake:indicator light.

Service Bulletin Summary: Kia: all models. Article provides information relating to the improved durability of bulb life for rear combination bulb; rear stop lamp/tail lamp bulb utilized on multiple kia models. ( nhtsa item number - 10026726 ).

Affected Component: Seat belts:front:buckle assembly.

Summary: On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, the front safety belt buckles may emit a "click" sound during the buckling process that is similar to the sound emitted when a buckle is being latched, when it is not. .

Conequence: The latch can then pull out of the buckle when tension is applied. .

Remedy: Dealers will replace both front seat belt buckles. The recall began august 16, 2004. Owners should contact kia at 1-800-333-4542. .

Notes: Kia recall no. Sc039. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). .

Affected Component: Exterior lighting.

Summary: Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. " these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors. .

Conequence: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash. .

Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on may 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589. .

Notes: This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer. In order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by sabersport. The list can be found under "document search" located at the bottom of your screen. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153).

Affected Component: Exterior lighting:headlights.

Summary: Dope, inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. " these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors. .

Conequence: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash. .

Remedy: Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on july 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798. .

Notes: This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer. In order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by dope, inc. The list can be found under "document search" located at the bottom of your screen. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153).

Affected Component: Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings.

Summary: 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. .

Conequence: This condition can cause a loss of rear brake increasing the risk of a crash. .

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, increase the clearance between the brake pipe and steering intermediate shaft coupling. .

Notes: Owner notification began october 19, 1998. Owners who take their vehicle to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kia at 1-800-333-4kia (1-800-333-4542). Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). .

Affected Component: Electrical system:wiring | electrical system:wiring.

Summary: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The wires connected to the c123 and c124 connectors can be put under tension by movement of the engine, thus pulling the wires and connectors, loosening them and resulting in a loss of circuit continuity. .

Conequence: This condition can cause engine stalling, increasing the risk of a crash. .

Remedy: Dealers will install spring clips to lock the connectors together. In addition, the dealers will be instructed to solder a splice in the wire harness. .

Notes: Owner notification began january 25, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kia at 1-800-333-4542. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). .