2022 Kia Forte | 2022 Kia Rio | 2021 Kia Rio | 2021 Kia Forte — Steering: column
Published May 6, 2022 · Recall initiated: May 5, 2022
Summary
NHTSA records recall 22V304000, published May 6, 2022 and initiated May 5, 2022. Recalling firm: Kia America, Inc.; 2022 Kia Forte | 2022 Kia Rio | 2021 Kia Rio | 2021 Kia Forte — Steering: column.
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.
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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
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Questions about this recall
Was 2022 Kia Forte | 2022 Kia Rio | 2021 Kia Rio | 2021 Kia Forte — Steering: column recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 22V304000 on May 6, 2022. Reported 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 should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: KIA. Model: FORTE.