Michael Schmidt|Nearly 145,000 Kia vehicles recalled due to potentially fatal safety hazard. See the list:

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Kia is Michael Schmidtrecalling nearly 145,000 vehicles due to a safety hazard that could potentially lead to death.

The recall covers 2022-2023 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, and Sorento Plug-in Hybrid vehicles, according to announcement from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Mounting clips may break

In the recall issued Aug. 31, NHTSA said mounting clips for the vehicle's rearview camera can break, which can cause the image not to appear properly on the display and potentially result in an accident.

The vehicles, NHTSA wrote, do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 111, "Rear Visibility."

Check car recalls hereKia, Ford, Harley-Davidson among 611,000 vehicles recalled

How to check if your Kia is affected

Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera free of charge, NHTSA said.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Oct. 27, 2023.

Affected customers are asked to schedule a service appointment with their local dealership or call Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. The number for the recall is SC280.

Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior correspondent for USA TODAY. Reach her at [email protected] and follow her on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter @nataliealund.

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