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NHTSARecalled May 5, 2022 · #22V304000

Unsecured Steering Column

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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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. 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

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.

View the official CPSC notice