Kia America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #95V073000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 95V073000 by Kia America, Inc.. Includes 1,319 affected units, SUSPENSION:SINGLE AXLE:REAR, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and retorque the rear axle bearing oil seal retainer nuts.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 95V073000

Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1995-04-11T00:00:00

Subject: Suspension:single axle:rear

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 1,319

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect and retorque the rear axle bearing oil seal retainer nuts.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-377r~798x~awhe

NHTSA ID: 95V073000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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