SsangYong (KGM) Rodius, Turismo Recall R/2016/283: Shock Absorber May Fail Causing Front Wheel To Rub On Wheel Arch, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 31 Jan 2017
- Launched
- 250
- vehicles in the UK
- ISB-2016014
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
SsangYong (KGM) recalled Rodius, Turismo vehicles built between 25 March 2014 and 14 November 2014. The front shock absorbers could fail due to cracking around the lower shock absorber bush. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace both front shock absorbers. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: 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.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the wheel/tyre to rub the wheel arch.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace both front shock absorbers.
Are You Affected?
Rodius, Turismo built between 25 March 2014 and 14 November 2014 may be included. SsangYong (KGM) estimates 250 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.
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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 campaign code ISB-2016014 or the DVSA reference R/2016/283. 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 | |
| RodiusDriver and passenger seat backs could detach from their frames | Low | R/2007/156 | |
| Actyon, Kyron, RextonLoss of control | Book soon | R/2015/042 |
This is one of 10 SsangYong (KGM) recalls in DVSA’s data. The SsangYong (KGM) recall launched before it was R/2016/218 on 10 Oct 2016, for fuel may leak. The one launched after it was R/2017/254 on 29 Sep 2017, for front lower ball joint may fail. You can also see every SsangYong (KGM) recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/283, launched 31 January 2017. 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.