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UK MK 1 SORENTO: UPPER TRAILING ARM BRACKET CORROSION IMPORTANT UPDATE 11/7/2017 IGNORING THIS COULD COST YOU UP TO £7,500 Hi Everyone Sorry I haven’t been around lately but things are really starting to move quite quickly. In case you do not know, in April 2017, Kia appeared to plan...

Mk 1 Sorento Rear Axle/Bracket Problems Hi Everyone Sorry I’ve not been around much lately – had a few problems - nuff said… Anyway, the news in the UK is that: - Kia UK continue support this vehicle with FOC work but it is vital to involve Kia UK Customer Services. - There are now a...

Hi Everyone GOOD NEWS The reports of the end of the FOC Bracket TSB Work by Kia UK, 31/3/16, have been greatly exaggerated. (With apologies to Mark Twain) Seriously though, the rumours that this work was to end have not yet proved to be true. Kia UK, so far, appear to be continuing to...

I share your view - however, owners need to be aware in case Kia have found a loop hole which we are not aware of. Better to get them done before 31/3/2016 than run the risk of all the potential hassle. Heh Ho... Regards, Bogwort47

Hi Everyone I have had it confirmed to me verbally by Kia Customer Services, UK that the FREE rework/repair by Kia on this problem WILL END 31/3/2016 in the UK. Bearing in mind that the problem is caused by an apparent design error (not to my knowledge admitted by Kia), I am at a loss to see...

Hi again to everyone. In the spirit of sharing... Because of this bracket thing there are some bargain Sorentos out there in the UK at present – ‘for the knowledgeable.’ Please drop in and see how people are bagging a bargain. There’s a Newsletter for November 2015 too. Access to the...

Hi Everyone As might be expected the situation is getting worse - well over 1/2 of Sorentos now need new brackets and some owners are having to wait 12 weeks because of bracket supply problems. All the latest news is here...

Hi Everyone CALL FOR REAR AXLE BRACKET FAILURE INFORMATION 2002 -2009 Sorentos Since 1/4/2015 there has been an ongoing request for post MoT on my Home Forum: http://kiasorento.proboards.com/, Rear Axle Upper Trailing Arm Mounting Bracket failures to be reported here with extra information...

Hi Everyone UPDATE 28/08/2015 The only Forum which I know of which has brought together all the LATEST known information on this is my Home Forum, UKSorento: http://kiasorento.proboards.com/. If you are not a Member on my Home Forum you will need to register to gain access - no problem...

Hi Everyone LAST CHANCE – UKSorento CAMPAIGN CLOSES 30TH SEPTEMBER 2015 “WANT A SORENTO HAYNES MANUAL?? Diesel, NOT USA” The Campaign Thread for everyone to sign up in support of Haynes publishing such a manual will close at the end of September 2015 to enable the results to be collated...

Hi Everyone Haynes Manual, Kia Sorento, Diesel, Europe, English Language - Campaign Update: This is really moving along now with 53 Members signed up; 30 Members this year alone. Do not miss out on this chance to get a Haynes Manual. Please post on this Link to show your...

Hi Everyone Applicability: All 1st Generation Diesel Sorentos 2002 to 2010 Bad News: this problem can result in many different symptoms ranging from non-starting, to poor starting, erratic running, loss of power or sudden engine stop at speed. Good News: Kia Main Dealers are replacing the...

Hi Everyone First off , I'm sorry but to see the really good stuff on my Home Forum you will need to join that Forum - it's Free with no strings. Next some great news: Kia UK have set a new precedent - an owner on my Home Forum has had a new Rear Axle Casing and EVERYTHING PAID FOR BY KIA. So...

Hi Everyone REAR AXLE TRAILING ARM BRACKETS AND AXLE CORROSION- UPDATE Since Kia started this TSB Free Modification/Repair Programme in May 2013 much has and continues to happen: KIA ARE CONTINUING TO SUPPORT THIS WORK AT THEIR COST - So if you are thinking about buying, have recently...

Hi Everyone This project is picking up momentum. Get all the latest here: http://kiasorento.proboards.com/thread/11389/sorento-haynes-manual-vote-diesel If you have not already posted your interest and would like one of these manuals then now is the time to post your interest on the above...