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Vehicle recall 05V318000 · July 8, 2005

2005 Kia Sportage

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.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
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.
Consequence
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
05V318000
Reported to NHTSA
July 8, 2005
Filed by
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Manufacturer campaign
SC-050
Owner notification
August 1, 2005
Vehicles potentially affected
3,672
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Parking brake
Recall 05V318000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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