Component
STEERING:COLUMN
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
What Happened
Your vehicle may have a loose bolt in the steering column that could cause it to come loose and affect your steering.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you could lose control of your vehicle, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
We'll fix it for free by tightening the bolt that holds the steering column in place at a dealership of your choice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
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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