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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 09V183📅 May 27, 2009

2001–2004 Kia Optima recall: suspension

⚠️ What's wrong

KIA motors corporation (kmc) is recalling 36,538 model year 2001-2004 Optima vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. Road salt applied in these states during the winter months may result in progressive, internal corrosion of the front subframe. Over time, such subframe corrosion near the connection to the lower control arm CAN lead to wheel misalignment and/or other noticeable stress in steering, or accelerated abnormal tire wear.

💥 The risk

Corrosion of the front subframe could lead to separation, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

🔧 The fix

Kmc will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on june 15, 2009. Owners may contact kia's consumer assistance center 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
09V183000
Manufacturer recall #
SC075
Manufacturer
KIA MOTORS CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
36,538
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Owner phone
1-800-333-4542
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jun 16, 2009
Built
Oct 6, 2000 – Nov 19, 2003
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Kmc's recall campaign no. SC075.owners 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 .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 09V183 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 09V183?

2001–2004 Kia Optima. 36,538 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Kia dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-333-4542.