NHTSA Recall 05V318000: Parking brake
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,672 vehicles. It affects 2005 Kia Sportage.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V318000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SC-050 |
| Component | PARKING BRAKE |
| Report received | July 8, 2005 |
| Owner notification | August 1, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the parking brake lever assembly. The recall began on august 1, 2005. Owners may contact KIA at 1-800-333-4542.
Notes
KIA recall no. Sc-050.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V318000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kia Sportage | 2005 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.