Kia recall: Suspension
What is wrong
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Sorento vehicles. A component of the rear suspension may not be properly welded.
What could happen
The improper weld may break, affecting the rear suspension alignment, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the welds at the rear suspension cross-member, replacing the rear cross-member assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 27, 2016. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service Department at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC137.
Vehicles covered
- Kia Sorento 2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V480000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Kia Motors America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 29, 2016
- Owners notified
- Jul 27, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 7,901
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Suspension › Rear
- Maker's own recall number
- SC137
Notes
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.safercar.gov.
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To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.