NHTSA Recall 05V232000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V232000; Date: May. 19, 2005
Wheel bearing failure may occur without warning which could result in a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 KIA Sedona; 2004 KIA Sedona; 2005 KIA Sedona
Component: Wheel
Manufactured by: Kia Motors America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 37,358
Recall Summary:
On certain Mini vans equipped with alloy wheels, moisture can accumulate around the rear hub caps causing damage to the outer wheel bearing.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the rear hub caps free of charge. Upon inspection, some vehicles will also require replacement of the rear outer bearings and/or hub assembly. The recall began on June 13, 2005. Owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.
Recall Notes:
Kia recall no. Sc-049. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 13, 2005
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