KIA SORENTO 2016: SUSPENSION:REAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V480000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KIA | SORENTO | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-07-27 | 2016-06-29 | 2016-06-29 |
Production Dates: 2014-10-27 - 2015-01-29
Manufacturers Involved: Kia America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC137
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 7901
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Kia Motors America "Kia" is recalling certain model year 2016 Sorento vehicles. A component of the rear suspension may not be properly welded.
The improper weld may break, affecting the rear suspension alignment, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
