Kia America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #13V356000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V356000 by Kia America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2014 front wheel drive sorento vehicles manufactured january 7, 2013, through march 12, 2013; and equipped with 2 Includes 9,345 affected units, Right Front Axle Shaft Can Fracture, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2014 front wheel drive sorento vehicles manufactured january 7, 2013, through march 12, 2013; and equipped with 2

Defect Summary

Kia motors corp. Is recalling certain model year 2014 front wheel drive sorento vehicles manufactured january 7, 2013, through march 12, 2013; and equipped with 2.4 liter engines. due to a manufacturing issue, the right front axle shaft may fracture.

Corrective Action

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle shaft assembly, free of charge. The recall began on september 9, 2013. owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542 . kia's recall number is sc099.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V356000
Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2013-08-13T00:00:00
Subject: Right front axle shaft can fracture
Component: Power Train
Potentially Affected Units: 9,345

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SC099
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Kia motors corp. Is recalling certain model year 2014 front wheel drive sorento vehicles manufactured january 7, 2013, through march 12, 2013; and equipped with 2.4 liter engines. due to a manufacturing issue, the right front axle shaft may fracture.
Consequence Summary: A fractured front axle may result in a loss of power to the wheels. additionally, if the vehicle is parked without the parking brake applied, it may roll away. either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle shaft assembly, free of charge. The recall began on september 9, 2013. owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542 . kia's recall number is sc099.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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