Kia Sedona: Front Suspension Arm May Fail
Kia Sedona Front Suspension Recall Summary Kia is recalling 9,964 Sedona vehicles sold in the United Kingdom because the front suspension lower arms may corrode and weaken over time due to inadequate protective coating on the steel. In rare cases, this weakening could cause the arm to fracture, though drivers are unlikely to notice any problems unless they experience suspension juddering. Dealers will inspect the arms for corrosion and either apply cavity wax to prevent further damage or replace the arms if the metal has thinned too much.
- Recalling firm
- KIA
- Product
- Vehicles: KIA SEDONA. Units affected: 9,964
- Reason
- The front suspension lower suspension arms may corrode due to insufficient coating of the steel on the inner surfaces. Excessive corrosion could cause weakening of the arms (Thinning of metal). Gradual weakening of the lower suspension arms. Customers are unlikely to notice any symptoms but may notice juddering from suspension area. Ultimately the arm could fracture. Remedy: The front suspension lower arms will be checked for corrosion and the thickness of the steel measured. If the thickness of the steel is sufficient the cavities will be filled with cavity wax to prevent corrosion. If...
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2014-03-31
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/54806ea3-c729-4bdd-8990-4d880e2a6841