NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 22V304000
STEERING:COLUMN
Published May 6, 2022 · Recall initiated: May 5, 2022
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
Recall details
- Brand
- KIA
- Model
- FORTE
- Manufacturer
- Kia America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2022 KIA FORTE | 2022 KIA RIO | 2021 KIA RIO | 2021 KIA FORTE
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US