KIA SPORTAGE 1995: SUSPENSION:REAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 95V073000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KIA | SPORTAGE | 1995 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1995-04-24 | 1995-04-11 | 1995-04-14 |
Production Dates: 1994-10-01 - 1995-01-01
Manufacturers Involved: Kia America, Inc.
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1319
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE NUTS ATTACHING THE REAR AXLE BEARING OIL SEAL RETAINERS AND BRAKE BACKING PLATES TO THE REAR AXLE HOUSING MAY BE UNDER- TORQUED CAUSING THESE UNITS TO LOOSEN OR FALL OFF.
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE "1" OIL LEAKAGE INTO THE REAR BRAKE AND ONTO THE BRAKE LININGS; "2" REAR BRAKE DAMAGE FROM THE AXLE NUTSFALLING INTO THE REAR BRAKE DRUMS; OR "3" SEPARATION OF THE REAR WHEEL/AXLESHAFT FROM THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN AN INCREASED POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND RETORQUE THE REAR AXLE BEARING OIL SEAL RETAINER NUTS.
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; SINGLE AXLE; REAR.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLETIME, PLEASE CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4KIA. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
