NHTSA Recall 09V183000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V183000; Date: May. 27, 2009
Corrosion of the front subframe could lead to separation, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 KIA Optima; 2002 KIA Optima; 2003 KIA Optima; 2004 KIA Optima
Component: Suspension:front
Manufactured by: Kia Motors Corporation
Affected Units:: 36,538
Recall Summary:
Kia motors corporation (kmc) is recalling 36,538 model year 2001-2004 optima vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. Road salt applied in these states during the winter months may result in progressive, internal corrosion of the front subframe. Over time, such subframe corrosion near the connection to the lower control arm can lead to wheel misalignment and/or other noticeable stress in steering, or accelerated abnormal tire wear.
How to Fix:
Kmc will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on June 15, 2009. Owners may contact kia's consumer assistance center at 1-800-333-4542.
Recall Notes:
Kmc's recall campaign no. Sc075. Owners 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 16, 2009
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