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KX5 recalled over faulty trailing arms

Dongfeng Yueda Kia Motor has recalled 31,803 KX5 models from Feb 13 onwards, due to faulty rear trailing arms. Because the arms are not strong enough, they could bend when there are major impacts and could break after long-time use, said the automaker. The models affected were produced between Jan 19, 2016 and June 21, 2016. Dongfeng Yueda Kia will send letters to the owners of those models through their dealers and replace the faulty trailing arms free of charge.

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