NHTSA recall 21V-936: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Kia Motors America · Reported December 1, 2021 · 2 affected model years

Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall

21V-936
December 1, 2021 · Kia Motors America
Problem
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number21V936000
ManufacturerKia Motors America
Report dateDecember 1, 2021
ComponentService Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder
Fixed over the airNo

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.

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Affected vehicles

2021 Kia RIO2 recalls total2020 Kia RIO1 recall total

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