Component
WHEELS
Manufacturer
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
Your vehicle's alloy wheels may be prone to moisture accumulation, which can damage the outer wheel bearing.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wheel bearing fails without warning, it could cause a crash, putting you and others at risk.
Free Fix
You should take your vehicle to the dealership, where they will replace the rear hub caps at no cost to you. They may also need to replace the rear outer bearings and/or hub assembly, but that's taken care of too.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH ALLOY WHEELS, MOISTURE CAN ACCUMULATE AROUND THE REAR HUB CAPS CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE OUTER WHEEL BEARING.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
WHEEL BEARING FAILURE MAY OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR HUB CAPS FREE OF CHARGE. UPON INSPECTION, SOME VEHICLES WILL ALSO REQUIRE REPLACEMENT OF THE REAR OUTER BEARINGS AND/OR HUB ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 13, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
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