KIA NIRO HYBRID 2017: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V159000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KIA | NIRO HYBRID | 2017 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2017-04-03 | 2017-03-10 | 2017-03-14 |
Production Dates: 2017-12-23 - 2017-01-11
Manufacturers Involved: Kia America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC145
Component: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 135
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Kia Motors America "Kia" is recalling certain 2017 Niro vehicles. The affected vehicles may have a damaged Motor Driven Power Steering "MDPS" connector resulting in a loss of electric power steering assistance.
Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the MDPS motor, free of charge. The recall began April 3, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC145.
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.safercar.gov.
