KIA FORTE 2021: STEERING:COLUMN
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V304000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KIA | FORTE | 2021 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2022-05-27 | 2022-05-05 | 2022-05-06 |
Manufacturers Involved: Kia America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC235
Component: STEERING:COLUMN
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 30
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Kia Motors America "Kia" is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rio and Forte vehicles. A bolt in the steering column may not be secured properly, which can cause the steering column to detach from the steering rack and result in a loss of steering control.
Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers will tighten the lower steering column u-joint retention bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall SC235.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
