NHTSA recall 95V-073 (95V073000)

suspension recall reported April 11, 1995 - about 1,319 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 95V073000
Also written as: 95V-073
Reported: April 11, 1995
Vehicles affected: ~1,319
Component: suspension

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

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 (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND RETORQUE THE REAR AXLE BEARING OIL SEAL RETAINER NUTS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 95V-073 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Kia Sportage - 1995

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