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.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1251887-kia-sedona-2012-recall-suspension · Recall date May 11, 2013 · Official notice: NHTSA #13V550000
“KIA SEDONA (2012) recall — Suspension.” GovInfoNow, recall dated May 11, 2013. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1251887-kia-sedona-2012-recall-suspension. Based on NHTSA recall 13V550000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=13V550000).
Kia will notify owners and dealers will inspect the degree of corrosion of the front lower control arms, and will either rustproof or replace them, free of charge. The recall began on December 20, 2013. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall number is SC100.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kia Motors Corporation to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 13V550000 — Kia Motors Corporation KIA SEDONA (2012) recall — Suspension Hello, I own a KIA SEDONA (2012) recall — Suspension that is covered by recall 13V550000 from Kia Motors Corporation. The official recall notice states: Kia will notify owners and dealers will inspect the degree of corrosion of the front lower control arms, and will either rustproof or replace them, free of charge. The recall began on December 20, 2013. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall number is SC100. 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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