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Kia due to a manufacturing issue, the right front axle shaft may fracture.

NHTSA campaign 13V-356 · Reported August 13, 2013 · 9,345 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Kia Sorento
VEHICLES AFFECTED
9,345
REMEDY
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle shaft assembly, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Kia Motors Corporation reported a problem with the axle assembly axle shaft. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

Due to a manufacturing issue, the right front axle shaft may fracture.

WHY IT MATTERS

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.

WHAT TO DO

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle shaft assembly, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 13V-356.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2014Kia Sorento

What changed

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