NHTSA 21V936000Manufacturer no. SC223
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master Cylinder
- Report received by NHTSA
- December 1, 2021
- Owner notification
- January 11, 2022
- Recall initiated by
- Manufacturer
- Units potentially affected
- 87 (whole campaign)
- Model names in the NHTSA record
- RIO
Defect summary
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Rio vehicles. The brake master cylinder may have been manufactured with sharp edges that can damage the inner oil seal, resulting in reduced braking performance.
Safety risk
Reduced braking performance can cause longer brake pedal travel or extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 11, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall SC223.
Notes in the NHTSA record
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V936000, filed by Kia Motors America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov