Suspension Noise problems of the 2008 Kia Motor Sedona

The contact owns a 2008 kia Sedona. While driving various speeds, the contact heard a rattling noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. The contact was unable to tell where the noise originated. An independent mechanic stated that the control arm on the front driver side of the vehicle was loose and spray painted as if it were repaired. The front wheel on the passenger side of the vehicle was loose also and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was recently repaired for a safety recall associated with NHTSA campaign number: 16v387000 (suspension); however, the vehicle was not properly repaired and was still experiencing failures. The failure mileage was 85,000.

The contact owns a 2008 kia Sedona. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v387000 (suspension); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Kia stockton in stockton, California was made aware of the failure and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact heard a clicking noise and the front end of the vehicle wobbled left and right. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.