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Campaign 23V649000

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ID: #23V649000 MFR: Kia America, Inc.

What This Recall Means

Component

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

What Happened
Your vehicle's right front lower control arm may have been improperly welded, which can cause it to fail.
Risk if Unfixed
If the front lower control arm fails, you could lose steering control, increasing the risk of a serious crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix
Don't drive your vehicle until the repair is done. The dealership will replace the right front lower control arm for free, and you'll be notified in writing with a letter. If you have any questions, you can call Kia's customer service at 1-800-333-4542.

Affected Vehicles

2023 KIA Forte

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #23V649000. 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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