Medium DVSA Vehicles
Kia — Pv5 front shock absorber lower bracket welding – safety recall
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⚠ What You Should Do
Check LOT number if within affected range replace shock absorber.
Recall Details
Defect: Potential that the right-hand front shock absorber lower bracket welding may fail and the shock absorber becomes detached from the lower arm. This would cause the vehicle ride height to drop at the front right side.
Remedy: Check LOT number if within affected range replace shock absorber.
Vehicles affected: 144
DVSA Recall Reference: R/2026/219
Make: KIA | Model: PV5
To check if your specific vehicle is affected, visit the DVSA vehicle recall checker, select your vehicle make and model, and look for recall reference R/2026/219.
Why This Product Is Dangerous
Potential that the right-hand front shock absorber lower bracket welding may fail and the shock absorber becomes detached from the lower arm. This would cause the vehicle ride height to drop at the front right side.