A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1251885-kia-sedona-2012-recall-suspension · Recall date January 6, 2016 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V387000
“KIA SEDONA (2012) recall — Suspension.” GovInfoNow, recall dated January 6, 2016. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1251885-kia-sedona-2012-recall-suspension. Based on NHTSA recall 16V387000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V387000).
Kia will notify owners and dealers will replace the front lower control arms on 2006-2007 models. 2008-2012 models will either have their front lower control arms replaced or additional anti-corrosion coating will be applied. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on July 27, 2016. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC133.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kia Motors America to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 16V387000 — Kia Motors America KIA SEDONA (2012) recall — Suspension Hello, I own a KIA SEDONA (2012) recall — Suspension that is covered by recall 16V387000 from Kia Motors America. The official recall notice states: Kia will notify owners and dealers will replace the front lower control arms on 2006-2007 models. 2008-2012 models will either have their front lower control arms replaced or additional anti-corrosion coating will be applied. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on July 27, 2016. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC133. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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