| Issue ID | 1013605 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10545473 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors Corporation |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SEDONA |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 12/08/13 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Pulling out of a parking lot, a loud bang/thud noise was heard followed by car nose diving to left and stopped. Repair shop indicated the lower left control arm had 'snapped in half' due to being fully rotted via rust. This event also pulled out the left drive shaft. Further inspection indicated right lower control arm was in same condition (rusted through) and needed to be replaced for safety reasons. This is a major safety issue as this event happening at highway speeds may likely result in a roll over! *js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 84000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SAUGUS, MA |
| VIN pattern | KNDMB233066XXXXXX |
| 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 | 10 |
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