SsangYong (KGM) Rodius, Turismo Recall R/2017/254: Front Lower Ball Joint May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 29 Sep 2017
- Launched
- 94
- vehicles in the UK
- ISB-2017003
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
SsangYong (KGM) recalled Rodius, Turismo vehicles built between 25 March 2014 and 31 January 2015. With the front lower ball joint there is a possibility that the surface of the ball joint may be damaged while driving. The recall notice describes the fix as: all vehicles identified will have both front lower ball joints replaced. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: 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
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: front lower ball joint may fail.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: all vehicles identified will have both front lower ball joints replaced.
Are You Affected?
Rodius, Turismo built between 25 March 2014 and 31 January 2015 may be included. SsangYong (KGM) estimates 94 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-2017003 or the DVSA reference R/2017/254. 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, TurismoShock absorber may fail causing front wheel to rub on wheel arch | Book soon | R/2016/283 | |
| RodiusDriver and passenger seat backs could detach from their frames | Low | R/2007/156 |
This is one of 10 SsangYong (KGM) recalls in DVSA’s data. The SsangYong (KGM) recall launched before it was R/2016/283 on 31 Jan 2017, for shock absorber may fail causing front wheel to rub on wheel arch. The one launched after it was R/2018/290 on 26 Nov 2018, for fuel pipe may leak fuel into the engine bay. You can also see every SsangYong (KGM) recall and all recalls launched in 2017.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/254, launched 29 September 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.