WheelsRecall 14V-289 · 2014 Kia Cadenza
Kia Motors Corporation recall 14V-289 covers 3,107 2014 Kia Cadenza for a wheels problem, reported to NHTSA on May 30, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q3) shows 95% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V289000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
A wheel fracture could cause the circular rim to separate, resulting in a loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
95%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 108 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 1, 2013 to August 27, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.