NHTSA 22V304000Manufacturer no. SC235
Steering › Column
- Report received by NHTSA
- May 5, 2022
- Owner notification
- May 27, 2022
- Recall initiated by
- Manufacturer
- Units potentially affected
- 30 (whole campaign)
- Model names in the NHTSA record
- RIO
Defect summary
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.
Safety risk
Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Notes in the NHTSA record
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Source: NHTSA recall 22V304000, filed by Kia Motors America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov