1995 KIA SPORTAGE Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 95V073000 on 04/13/1995
- Component:
- Suspension:rear
- Manufactured:
- 09/30/1994 - 12/31/1994
- Affected:
- 1,319
- Defect:
- The nuts attaching the rear axle bearing oil seal retainers and brake backing plates to the rear axle housing may be under- torqued causing these units to loosen or fall off.
- Consequence:
- This condition can cause (1) oil leakage into the rear brake and onto the brake linings; (2) rear brake damage from the axle nutsfalling into the rear brake drums; or (3) separation of the rear wheel/axleshaft from the vehicle resulting in an increased potential for a vehicle accident.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect and retorque the rear axle bearing oil seal retainer nuts.
- Notes:
- System: suspension; single axle; rear.vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicle.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonabletime, please contact kia at 1-800-333-4kia. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
- Campaign:
- 02V216000 on 08/27/2002
- Component:
- Seat belts:front:buckle assembly
- Manufactured:
- 10/19/1994 - 06/23/1998
- Affected:
- 189,706
- Defect:
- On certain passenger vehicles, the safety belt buckle may "false latch" and expose the driver to unrestrained movement during a crash.
- Consequence:
- In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.
- Correction:
- Owner notification began december 20, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.
- Notes:
- Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
1995 KIA SPORTAGE TSBs (8)
- Bulletin:
- 33000003
- Component:
- 017600 steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm
- Summary:
- Subject regarding steering knuckle replacement. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 027
- Component:
- 151400 seat belts:front:buckle assembly
- Summary:
- Recall campaign 027 to replace front seat belt buckles. notification letter to dealers. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 027
- Component:
- 151400 seat belts:front:buckle assembly
- Summary:
- This bulletin provided information related to recall campaign 027 to replace the front seat belt buckles. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 76
- Component:
- 092100 fuel system, other:delivery:fuel pump
- Summary:
- Fuel pump relays & emissions failures. kia technician times. *tt
- Bulletin:
- KT-2008082201
- Component:
- 053000 parking brake:indicator light
- Summary:
- Kia: all models. article provides information relating to the improved durability of bulb life for rear combination bulb; rear stop lamp/tail lamp bulb utilized on multiple kia models. *pe
- Bulletin:
- TSB-GEN085
- Component:
- 170000 latches/locks/linkages
- Summary:
- Tsb: mandatory replacement of locking/security hardware - by design, certain fasteners utilized in various kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. though not limited to the following, some examples are: axle shaft nuts with sta
- Bulletin:
- TSB-GEN085R1
- Component:
- 354000 equipment:mechanical
- Summary:
- Tsb: mandatory replacement of locking/security hardware - by design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various kia models and are strictly intended for ?one time use.? some example
- Bulletin:
- PS539
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Pitstop - engine component re-use guidelines - in general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned and transferred to the new engine.
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