Recall 09V-183
KIA MOTORS CORPORATION recalled the 2001 to 2004 Kia Optima: Suspension (front).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 09V-183
- Reported
- May 27, 2009
- Vehicles affected
- 36,538 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Kia motors corporation (kmc) is recalling 36,538 model year 2001-2004 optima vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. Road salt applied in these states during the winter months may result in progressive, internal corrosion of the front subframe. Over time, such subframe corrosion near the connection to the lower control arm can lead to wheel misalignment and/or other noticeable stress in steering, or accelerated abnormal tire wear.
The risk
Corrosion of the front subframe could lead to separation, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
The fix
Kmc will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on june 15, 2009. Owners may contact kia's consumer assistance center at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Kmc's recall campaign no. Sc075.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .
Affected vehicles
- Kia Optima 2001 to 2004