Recall number R/2014/012


There are 9964 KIA vehicles affected by the recall R/2014/012.

This recall was issued on March 31st, 2014 and all the details of this KIA recall (R/2014/012 - FRONT SUSPENSION ARM MAY FAIL) are provided bellow:



Recall reference

R/2014/012

Recall Type

Car

Recall Date

2014-03-31

Reason for concern

FRONT SUSPENSION ARM MAY FAIL

Reason for recall

The front suspension lower suspension arms may corrode due to insufficient coating of the steel on the inner surfaces. Excessive corrosion could cause weakening of the arms (Thinning of metal). Gradual weakening of the lower suspension arms. Customers are unlikely to notice any symptoms but may notice juddering from suspension area. Ultimately the arm could fracture.

Remedy

The front suspension lower arms will be checked for corrosion and the thickness of the steel measured. If the thickness of the steel is sufficient the cavities will be filled with cavity wax to prevent corrosion. If the thickness of the steel is below the minimum the arms will be replaced.

How to check if the vehicle is recalled

Contact the local KIA dealership or manufacturer. You will not need to pay for anything involving the recall.

How the manufacturer will repair

The Recalled vehicles will have the fixing checked and corrected as necessary by and official KIA service.

KIA Reference ID

131110

Number of affected KIA cars

9964

KIA vehicles affected

ModelVINsDates
SEDONAKNEMB754266016786 to KNAMH816MB64486112005-10-08

to

2012-08-14


Others recall actions for KIA

Currently there are 34 models of vehicles manufactured by KIA that have recall actions in UK.

This is the list of affected models from KIA.

Select the model to see all the details relevant to that model.

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KIA CEED recall

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KIA e-NIRO recall

KIA EV6 recall

KIA MAGENTIS SE recall

KIA MEGENTIS recall

KIA MENTOR recall

KIA NIRO HEV recall

KIA NIRO HYBRID recall

KIA OPTIMA recall

KIA OPTIMA PHEV recall

KIA OPTIMA SALOON recall

KIA PICANTO recall

KIA PLUG-IN HYBRID recall

KIA PRIDE recall

KIA RIO recall

KIA SEDONA recall

KIA SHUMA recall

KIA SORENTO recall

KIA SORENTO MQ4 recall

KIA SORENTO MQ4 HEV recall

KIA SOUL recall

KIA SOUL EV recall

KIA SOUL PS EV recall

KIA SOUL SK3 EV recall

KIA SPORTAGE recall

KIA SPORTAGE QLe recall

KIA SPORTAGE SLe recall

KIA SPORTAGE XS recall

KIA SPORTSWAGON recall

KIA STINGER recall

KIA STONIC recall

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