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Kia Recall SC021: Kia/Crankshaft Position Sensor
2001 Kia Optima
Internal gaps within the cases allowed epoxy to contact the printed circuit board, which resulted in cracking of the circuit board capacitor. A damaged ckp capacitor could result in engine stalling.
Electrical System — Starter Assembly
- Summary
- On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.5 and 2.7 liter V6 engines, the crankshaft position sensor (ckp) cases did not meet dimensional specifications.
- Actions
- Dealers will replace the ckp. Owner notification began March 28, 2003. 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.
- Documents (13)
- Fax Acknowledgement
- Defect and Noncompliance Notice(Part 573)
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
- Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Quarterly Performance Report
- NHTSA Originated Correspondence
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Manufacturer Reply
- Quarterly Performance Report
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