2022 KIA FORTE RECALL - #22V304000
RECALL FOR STEERING : COLUMN
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.
Information provided by the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2022 KIA FORTE |
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| Manufacturer |
Kia Motors America |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
5/6/2022 |
| Influenced by |
Kia Motors America |
| Owners Notified on |
5/27/2022 |
| # Affected |
30 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:COLUMN |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Dec 22, 2021 - 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC22) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the mar
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