1995 Kia Sportage recall: rear
Kia Motors America, Inc. reported this safety recall on April 11, 1995. It covers about 1,319 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,319
- reported
- Apr 11, 1995
- owners notified
- Apr 24, 1995
- related complaints
- 6
Suspension: rear
- What is wrong
- The nuts attaching the rear axle bearing oil seal retainers and brake backing plates to the rear axle housing may be under- torqued causing these units to loosen or fall off.
- Risk
- This condition can cause (1) oil leakage into the rear brake and onto the brake linings; (2) rear brake damage from the axle nutsfalling into the rear brake drums; or (3) separation of the rear wheel/axleshaft from the vehicle resulting in an increased potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and retorque the rear axle bearing oil seal retainer nuts.
Recall number 95V073000
Affected vehicles
- Kia Sportage 1995 1995
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 6 complaints about suspension problems.
Questions about recall 95V073000
Is there a recall on the 1995 Kia Sportage rear?
Yes. Recall 95V073000, reported on April 11, 1995, covers about 1,319 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 95V073000?
Dealers will inspect and retorque the rear axle bearing oil seal retainer nuts.
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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