| Issue ID | 1004430 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10536118 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors Corporation |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SEDONA |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 08/08/13 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | During routine oil change at a local shop, major cracks were found in right front lower control arm. Went immediately to kia dealer for further inspection and was told that cracks were so bad and remaining metal so thin "avoid driving, any potholes or bumps". No kia warranty at all, took 5 days for parts and $500. 00 for repair. Note: vehicle had a front end alignment at a kia dealer ship 5 months previous and there were no defects listed. There were no warning signs that this failure was occurring and should be considered for immediate recall to avoid failure at highway speeds. All parts in question have been retained for review. Updated 09/10/13*lj |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 103450 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BUFFALO, NY |
| VIN pattern | KNDMB233366XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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