Kia recalls 377K SUVs that can shift out of park

Kia is recalling 42,222 Sorentos from 2011-2013 in Canada and about 377,000 more in the USA because they may shift out of park inadvertently and roll away, according to documents sent to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), CBC reports.

Automaker Kia is recalling more than 377,000 Sorento SUVs because of an issue with its brake shift interlock system. If that happens, the transmission can shift out of the park position on its own without the brakes being applied.

While no deaths have been reported so far, the defect has resulted in three injuries, 54 warranty claims and 14 customer complaints, Kia said, according to Automotive News. The child’s father stood in front of the SUV and was joined by his son. Son was between Sorento and stopped vehicle and allegedly suffered a fractured leg.

The recall is expected to begin late next month.

The company recommends drivers use the car’s parking brake and to always make sure the gear shif is securely in park.