2003–2005 Kia Sedona recall: wheels
⚠️ 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.
💥 The risk
Wheel bearing failure may occur without warning which could result in a crash.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V232000
- Manufacturer recall #
- SC-049
- Manufacturer
- KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 37,358
- Component
- WHEELS
- Owner phone
- 1-800-333-4542
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jun 13, 2005
- Built
- Jun 24, 2003 – Oct 29, 2004
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- KIA recall no. SC-049. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.