NHTSA recall 13V-550 (13V550000)
suspension recall reported November 5, 2013 - about 79,867 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 13V550000
- Also written as
- 13V-550
- Manufacturer number
- SC100
- Reported
- November 5, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- ~79,867
- Component
- suspension
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall number is SC100.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 13V-550 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.