The improper weld may break, affecting the rear suspension alignment, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Suspension — Rear

Date Announced

JUN 29, 2016

Vehicles Affected

7,901

Kia Recall #

SC137

NHTSA Campaign #

16V480000

Summary

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Sorento vehicles. A component of the rear suspension may not be properly welded.

Actions

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.

Documents (13)

• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Miscellaneous Document
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Miscellaneous Document
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2017-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2016-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2017-1
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2017-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2017-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2016-4