NHTSA Recall 95V073000
NHTSA Campaign Id 95V073000; Date: Apr. 11, 1995
This condition can cause (1) oil leakage into the rear brake and onto the brake linings; (2) rear brake damage from the axle nutsfalling into the rear brake drums; or (3) separation of the rear wheel/axleshaft from the vehicle resulting in an increased potential for a vehicle accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1995 KIA Sportage
Component: Suspension:rear
Manufactured by: Kia Motors America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 1,319
Recall Summary:
The nuts attaching the rear axle bearing oil seal retainers and brake backing plates to the rear axle housing may be under- torqued causing these units to loosen or fall off.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect and retorque the rear axle bearing oil seal retainer nuts.
Recall Notes:
System: suspension; single axle; rear. Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicle. Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonabletime, please contact kia at 1-800-333-4kia. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 24, 1995
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