NHTSA Recall 09V183000: Suspension: front
KIA MOTORS CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 36,538 vehicles. It affects 2001–2004 Kia Optima.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V183000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SC075 |
| Component | SUSPENSION › FRONT |
| Report received | May 27, 2009 |
| Owner notification | June 16, 2009 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
KIA motors corporation (kmc) is recalling 36,538 model year 2001-2004 optima vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. Road salt applied in these states during the winter months may result in progressive, internal corrosion of the front subframe. Over time, such subframe corrosion near the connection to the lower control arm can lead to wheel misalignment and/or other noticeable stress in steering, or accelerated abnormal tire wear.
Safety risk
Corrosion of the front subframe could lead to separation, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Kmc will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on june 15, 2009. Owners may contact KIA's consumer assistance center at 1-800-333-4542.
Notes
Kmc's recall campaign no. Sc075.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 09V183000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.