| Issue ID | 765295 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10310075 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SEDONA |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 25/03/05 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2005 kia sedona. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph he felt a vibration when the brakes were applied. When he pulled over he noticed that the front end suspension had fallen apart. The manufacturer was contacted and advised her to take it to a dealer for a diagnostic test. The dealer stated that it was the contacts driving habit that contributed to the front end suspension failing. The vehicle has been repaired four times and is currently waiting for the fifth part to be installed. The dealer replaced the wheel bearings and the knuckle assembly which has fallen apart five times. The failure mileage was 105,000. The current mileage was 123,442. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 105000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HAYDEN , AL |
| VIN pattern | KNDUP131X56XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 70 |
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