NHTSA Campaign 05V232000
WHEELS
Issued by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. · Reported May 19, 2005 · 37,358 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH ALLOY WHEELS, MOISTURE CAN ACCUMULATE AROUND THE REAR HUB CAPS CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE OUTER WHEEL BEARING.
Consequence
WHEEL BEARING FAILURE MAY OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIA | SEDONA | 2003 | 37,358 |
| KIA | SEDONA | 2004 | 37,358 |
| KIA | SEDONA | 2005 | 37,358 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 05V232000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.