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Campaign 05V183000

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ID: #05V183000 MFR: KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

What This Recall Means

Component

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

What Happened
There's a problem with the tie rods in your vehicle's steering system, which might not be strong enough because of a manufacturing flaw.
Risk if Unfixed
If the tie rod breaks, you could lose control of your vehicle, which could lead to a crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix
The dealership will replace the entire steering rack assembly, including the tie rod, for free, and they've already been notified by phone and mail.

Affected Vehicles

2005 KIA Spectra

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #05V183000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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