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Recall 13V-550

Kia Motors Corporation recalled the 2006 to 2012 Kia Sedona: Suspension (front, control arm, lower arm).

At a glance

Campaign number
13V-550
Reported
November 5, 2013
Vehicles affected
79,867 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Kia Sedona vehicles manufactured from June 15, 2005, through August 14, 2012 originally sold in, or currently registered in Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Wisconsin, Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Rhode Island, West Virginia or the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, the front lower control arms may break due to corrosion resulting from prolonged exposure to salty environments.

The risk

A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Kia will notify owners and dealers will inspect the degree of corrosion of the front lower control arms, and will either rustproof or replace them, free of charge. The recall began on December 20, 2013. Owners may contact Kia at 1-[removed]. Kia's recall number is SC100.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles