SsangYong (KGM) Rodius Recall R/2007/156: Driver And Passenger Seat Backs Could Detach From Their Frames, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 11 Jan 2008
- Launched
- 585
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2007/156
- DVSA reference
SsangYong (KGM) recalled Rodius vehicles built between 1 January 2006 and 23 October 2007. Some driver and front seat passenger seat backs have not been welded on both seams of the fixing bracket. The dealer will check the subject welding at which time any missing or sub-standard welding will be rectified. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some driver and front seat passenger seat backs have not been welded on both seams of the fixing bracket. In this situation should excessive weight or force be applied to the seat back it could detach from the frame.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BACKS COULD DETACH FROM THEIR FRAMES. Defect: It has been identified that some driver and front seat passenger seat backs have not been welded on both seams of the fixing bracket. In this situation should excessive weight or force be applied to the seat back it could detach from the frame. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the subject welding checked at which time any missing or sub-standard welding will be rectified.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: driver and passenger seat backs could detach from their frames.
The Fix
The dealer will check the subject welding at which time any missing or sub-standard welding will be rectified.
Are You Affected?
Rodius built between 1 January 2006 and 23 October 2007 may be included. SsangYong (KGM) estimates 585 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with SsangYong (KGM), because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with SsangYong (KGM).
- Book with any franchised SsangYong (KGM) dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2007/156. See how to get a SsangYong (KGM) recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rodius, TurismoFront lower ball joint may fail | Low | R/2017/254 | |
| Rodius, TurismoShock absorber may fail causing front wheel to rub on wheel arch | Book soon | R/2016/283 |
This is one of 10 SsangYong (KGM) recalls in DVSA’s data. The SsangYong (KGM) recall launched before it was R/2007/079 on 18 Jul 2007, for brake fluid may leak. The one launched after it was R/2015/042 on 30 Apr 2015, for loss of control. You can also see every SsangYong (KGM) recall and all recalls launched in 2008.
Source: DVSA recall R/2007/156, launched 11 January 2008. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.