NHTSARecalled Jun 29, 2016 · #16V480000
Rear Crossmember Weld Fracture
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Sorento vehicles. A component of the rear suspension may not be properly welded. The improper weld may break, affecting the rear suspension alignment, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Product details
- Product
- Rear Crossmember Weld Fracture
- 2016 Sorento
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Kia America, Inc.
- Model numbers
- 2016 Sorento
- UPCs
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What you should do
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the welds at the rear suspension cross-member, replacing the rear cross-member assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 27, 2016. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service Department at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC137.