Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
KIA
Model Of Vehicle
OPTIMA
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
09V183000
Component Description
Suspension:Front
Effect Of Defect
Corrosion Of The Front Subframe Could Lead To Separation, Possibly Resulting In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Kia Motors Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20001006
End Of Manufacture
20031119
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
36538
Date Owners Notified
20090616
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Date Report Received
20090527
Make Campaign Number
SC075