NHTSA Recall # | 119041 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 16V480000 |
MFG Compaign # | SC137 |
Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
Supplier | KIA |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SORENTO |
Model Year | 2016 |
Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
Date of notification | 27/07/16 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 02/12/24 |
End date of manufacturing | 02/12/24 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 29/06/16 |
Report created | 29/06/16 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 7901 |
Defect summary | Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 sorento vehicles. A component of the rear suspension may not be properly welded. |
Consequence summary | The improper weld may break, affecting the rear suspension alignment, thereby increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the welds at the rear suspension cross-member, replacing the rear cross-member assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began july 27, 2016. Owners may contact kia customer service department at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc137. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |