KGM (SsangYong) Turismo recalls

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

• United States: nhtsa.gov/recalls
• United Kingdom: check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk

1. Front lower ball joint may fail

   Reported September 29, 2017Model years 2014–2015DVSA recall R/2017/254188 vehicles affected

   A manufacturing issue may damage the surface of a front lower ball joint. Continued use may cause excessive damage and joint failure. Both front lower ball joints will be replaced.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT MAY FAIL

   Defect

   Due to a manufacturing issue with the front lower ball joint there is a possibility that the surface of the ball joint may be damaged while driving. If the vehicle is operated continuously the ball joint may experience excessive damage and fail.

   Remedy

   All vehicles identified will have both front lower ball joints replaced

2. Front shock absorbers may crack and fail

   Reported January 31, 2017Model years 2014DVSA recall R/2016/283500 vehicles affected

   Cracking around a lower shock absorber bush may cause a front shock absorber to fail, allowing the wheel or tyre to rub against the wheel arch. Both front shock absorbers will be replaced.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   SHOCK ABSORBER MAY FAIL CAUSING FRONT WHEEL TO RUB ON WHEEL ARCH

   Defect

   There is a possibility that the front shock absorbers could fail due to cracking around the lower shock absorber bush. This may cause the wheel/tyre to rub the wheel arch.

   Remedy

   On affected vehicles replace both front shock absorbers.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.