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Korean automaker Kia Motors is recalling certain models of the 2011 Kia Sorento for possible issues with the SUV's drivetrain.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall notice, two-wheel-drive Kia Sorentos with 2.4-liter engines and automatic transmissions may have drive shafts that are improperly aligned. This production flaw may produce a "whirring noise" during driving. If left uncorrected, the transmission could become damaged and the SUV could eventually lose power, which could cause a collision.
More than 12,600 Sorento SUVs, made through May 2010, may be affected by this recall.
Kia says it will begin notifying customers of the recall this month. Sorento owners with the recalled SUV model will have the vehicle's output gear and shaft replaced free of charge.
For more information, consumers can call Kia (800-333-4542) or visit the NHTSA website: www.SaferCar.gov.
—Paul Eng
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