The loss of turn signals or rear hazard lamps could fail to warn a following driver that the vehicle is turning and/or is stopped and could result in a crash.

Exterior Lighting — Hazard Flashing Warning Lights — Switch

Date Announced
JUL 29, 2002
Vehicles Affected
25,000
Kia Recall #
024
NHTSA Campaign #
02V207000
Summary
On certain passenger vehicles with 36,000 miles or less as of July 15, 2002, an electrical contact problem may have developed in the hazard switch which could result in inoperative hazard lights and/or inoperative turn signals.
Actions
Dealers will replace the hazard switch. Owner notification began September 6, 2002. 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 (10)