KIA FORTE 2023: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V649000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KIA | FORTE | 2023 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2023-09-27 | 2023-09-22 | 2023-09-22 |
Manufacturers Involved: Kia America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC283
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3866
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Kia America, Inc. "Kia" is recalling certain 2023 Forte vehicles. The right front lower control arm may have been improperly welded, which can cause it to fail.
Front lower control arm failure can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will replace the right front lower control arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 27, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC283.
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.
