KIA FORTE 2022: STEERING:COLUMN

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V304000

Make Model Year
KIA FORTE 2022
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

Summary

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.

Consequence

Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes

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.