NHTSARecalled May 5, 2022 · #22V304000
Unsecured Steering Column
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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. Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
Product details
- Product
- Unsecured Steering Column
- 2021-2022 Rio and Forte
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Kia America, Inc.
- Model numbers
- —
- UPCs
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What you should 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.