Vehicle recall R/2017/254

SsangYong Rodius recall: Front lower ball joint may fail

DVSA recall R/2017/254 names the SsangYong Rodius and SsangYong Turismo. It was launched 29 September 2017. It covers vehicles built 25 March 2014 to 31 January 2015.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2017/254
Launched: 29 September 2017
Issued by: SSANGYONG
Manufacturer reference: ISB-2017003
Vehicles: DVSA lists 94 on each model line

What can go wrong

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.

The fix

All vehicles identified will have both front lower ball joints replaced

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA lists the same vehicle number on each line: 94. It may be a figure per line or for the whole recall.
Model	Built	Vehicles
SsangYong Rodius	25 March 2014 to 31 January 2015	94
SsangYong Turismo	25 March 2014 to 31 January 2015	94

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2016/283 Shock absorber may fail causing front wheel to rub on wheel arch 31 January 2017, SsangYong Rodius
R/2007/156 Driver and passenger seat backs could detach from their frames. 11 January 2008, SsangYong Rodius

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

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