Recall 95V-073
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. recalled the 1995 Kia Sportage: Suspension (rear).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 95V-073
- Reported
- April 11, 1995
- Vehicles affected
- 1,319 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and retorque the rear axle bearing oil seal retainer nuts.
Notes from the manufacturer
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-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Kia Sportage 1995