KIA SORENTO 2018: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V656000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KIA | SORENTO | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2018-10-26 | 2018-09-21 | 2018-09-27 |
Production Dates: 2017-06-28 - 2017-07-20
Manufacturers Involved: Kia America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC167
Component: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 97
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Kia Motors America "Kia" is recalling certain 2018 Kia Sorento vehicles. The cowl crossbar that connects to the Motor Driven Power Steering "MDPS" steering column may be improperly welded, allowing the steering column to separate.
If the steering column separates, it can cause a loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the cowl crossbar, free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC167.
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.
