| Issue ID | 1681981 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11348884 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | RIO |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 12/07/20 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia rio. The contact stated that while in for routine maintenance, the mechanic discovered the front cradle and lower control arm had sustained severe rusting and corrosion. The cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer taylor kia located at 7870 market st. Youngstown oh 44512, to be inspected. The contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were no longer available. No further information was available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 174,000.*dt consumer stated dealer has agreed to purchase vehicle from the consumer since frame is rusted.*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 174000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PETERSBERG, OH |
| VIN pattern | KNADE123766XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
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