| Issue ID | 1017999 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10548689 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors Corporation |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SEDONA |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 17/10/13 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Leaving parking garage turning one of the corners a violent vibration started with a grinding type of noise and was unable to turn the vehicle. Upon inspection the lower right controller arm showed significant signs of rust and had completely broken in two pieces. Looking at the lower left controller arm, significant signs of rust can be seen also. This vehicle has never been in a high salt environment. These are the only 2 pieces on the vehicle with such a high amount of rust. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 91000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NORTH CHARLESTON, SC |
| VIN pattern | KNDMB233266XXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 5 |
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