KIA 2014: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

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.…

Recall #: 13V356000

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KIA 2014: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT was recalled by Kia in August 13, 2013. Reason: Kia Motors Corp. is recalling certain model year 2014 front wheel drive Sorento vehicles manufactured January…. Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle shaft assembly, free of c…. Verify recall #13V356000 with the NHTSA before acting.

The recall

Kia issued this NHTSA recall-Kia Motors Corp. is recalling certain model year 2014 front wheel drive Sorento vehicles manufactured January….

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agency class: August 13, 2013
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Sourced from official NHTSA enforcement records. Verify recall #13V356000 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

The number of affected units is not disclosed in the agency filing, which is common for drug and food recalls where lot-level tracking supersedes unit counts. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

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Product description

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.

Reason for recall

Hazard

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.

Remedy, what to do

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the NHTSA recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	13V356000
Date reported	August 13, 2013
Date initiated	August 13, 2013
Recalling firm	Kia
Affected scope	Not disclosed
Distribution	United States
Official source	NHTSA notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official NHTSA enforcement record. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

What to do with this recall

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle shaft assembly, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, …

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This recall was issued by the NHTSA on August 13, 2013. NHTSA does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 13V356000.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: United States.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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