Safety Recall NHTSA · 95V073000 Reported April 11, 1995

Suspension:single axle:rear

Kia America, Inc. · Suspension · 1,319 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
95V073000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Suspension
Vehicles Affected
1,319
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 11, 1995

Defect Summary

The nuts attaching the rear axle bearing oil seal retainers and brake backing plates to the rear axle housing may be under- torqued causing these units to loosen or fall off.

Safety Consequence

This condition can cause (1) oil leakage into the rear brake and onto the brake linings; (2) rear brake damage from the axle nutsfalling into the rear brake drums; or (3) separation of the rear wheel/axleshaft from the vehicle resulting in an increased potential for a vehicle accident.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and retorque the rear axle bearing oil seal retainer nuts.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Kia America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 95V073000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 95V073000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 95V073000?

NHTSA recall 95V073000 was issued by Kia America, Inc. on April 11, 1995. It addresses: Suspension:single axle:rear. The recall affects approximately 1,319 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Kia America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 95V073000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.