| Issue ID | 1273491 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10853377 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SEDONA |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 31/03/16 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2007 kia sedona. While driving at an unknown speed, the steering wheel pulled left and right independently as the speed fluctuated. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the driver side lower control arm fractured due to corrosion. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician verified the failure and stated that the vehicle was previously repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 13v550000 (suspension). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 133,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 133000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | VERONA, TN |
| VIN pattern | KNDMB133776XXXXXX |
| 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? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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