Kia America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #09V183000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V183000 by Kia America, Inc.. Includes 36,538 affected units, FRONT SUB-FRAME CORRIOSION, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Kia motors corporation (kmc) is recalling 36,538 model year 2001-2004 optima vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. Road salt applied in these states during the winter months may result in progressive, internal corrosion of the front subframe. over time, such subframe corrosion near the connection to the lower control arm can lead to wheel misalignment and/or other noticeable stress in steering, or accelerated abnormal tire wear.

Corrective Action

Kmc will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall began on june 15, 2009. owners may contact kia's consumer assistance center at 1-800-333-4542.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09V183000

Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2009-05-27T00:00:00

Subject: Front sub-frame corriosion

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 36,538

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SC075

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Kia motors corporation (kmc) is recalling 36,538 model year 2001-2004 optima vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. Road salt applied in these states during the winter months may result in progressive, internal corrosion of the front subframe. over time, such subframe corrosion near the connection to the lower control arm can lead to wheel misalignment and/or other noticeable stress in steering, or accelerated abnormal tire wear.

Consequence Summary: Corrosion of the front subframe could lead to separation, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Kmc will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall began on june 15, 2009. owners may contact kia's consumer assistance center at 1-800-333-4542.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 09V183000

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Created At: 1742808662

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