2006-2012 Kia Sedona recall: lower arm
Kia Motors Corporation reported this safety recall on November 5, 2013. It covers about 79,867 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 79,867
- reported
- Nov 5, 2013
- owners notified
- Dec 20, 2013
- related complaints
- 134
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm
- What is wrong
- Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Kia Sedona vehicles manufactured from June 15, 2005, through August 14, 2012 originally sold in, or currently registered in Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Wisconsin, Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Rhode Island, West Virginia or the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, the front lower control arms may break due to corrosion resulting from prolonged exposure to salty environments.
- Risk
- A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Kia will notify owners and dealers will inspect the degree of corrosion of the front lower control arms, and will either rustproof or replace them, free of charge. The recall began on December 20, 2013. Owners may contact Kia at 1‑800‑333‑4542. Kia's recall number is SC100.
Recall number 13V550000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 134 complaints about suspension problems.
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Questions about recall 13V550000
Is there a recall on the 2006-2012 Kia Sedona lower arm?
Yes. Recall 13V550000, reported on November 5, 2013, covers about 79,867 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 13V550000?
Kia will notify owners and dealers will inspect the degree of corrosion of the front lower control arms, and will either rustproof or replace them, free of charge. The recall began on December 20, 2013. Owners may contact Kia at 1‑800‑333‑4542. Kia's recall number is SC100.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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