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Kia component of the rear suspension may not be properly welded.

NHTSA campaign 16V-480 · Reported June 29, 2016 · 7,901 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Kia Sorento
VEHICLES AFFECTED
7,901
REMEDY
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the welds at the rear suspension cross-member, replacing the rear cross-member assembly, as necessary, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Kia Motors America reported a problem with the suspension rear. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

A component of the rear suspension may not be properly welded.

WHY IT MATTERS

The improper weld may break, affecting the rear suspension alignment, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

WHAT TO DO

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the welds at the rear suspension cross-member, replacing the rear cross-member assembly, as necessary, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 16V-480.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2016Kia Sorento

What changed

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