KIA Sorento (2014): Power train
Recall 13V356000 · Aug 13, 2013 · Kia Motors Corporation
9,345
vehicles affected
9,345
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13V356000
- Date
- Aug 13, 2013
- Maker
- Kia Motors Corporation
- Units affected
- 9,345
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Power train > Axle assembly > Axle shaft
- Model years
- 2014
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Kia Motors Corp. is recalling certain model year 2014 front wheel drive Sorento vehicles manufactured January 7, 2013, through March 12, 2013; and equipped with 2.4 liter engines. Due to a manufacturing issue, the right front axle shaft may fracture.
What can happen
A fractured front axle may result in a loss of power to the wheels. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked without the parking brake applied, it may roll away. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle shaft assembly, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2013. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542 . Kia's recall number is SC099.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 13V356000?
1 model: Kia Sorento (2014), about 9,345 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 13V356000?
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle shaft assembly, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2013. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542 . Kia's recall number is SC099.
What can happen?
A fractured front axle may result in a loss of power to the wheels. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked without the parking brake applied, it may roll away. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.