Component Description
WHEELS
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Kia Motors Corporation
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20130201
End Date Of Manufacturing
20130827
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
3107
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20140623
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Kia Motors America
Report Received Date
20140530
Record Creation Date
20140530
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2014 Cadenza vehicles manufactured February 1, 2013, through August 27, 2013, and equipped with 19" non-chrome aluminum wheels. The wheels on the affected vehicles may fracture from impacts such as large, deep potholes.
Consequence Summary
A wheel fracture could cause the circular rim to separate, resulting in a loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wheels with new wheels, free of charge. The recall began in June 2014. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC107.
Recall Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.