NHTSA recall 22V-304: Steering

Kia Motors America · Reported May 5, 2022 · 2 affected model years

Steering recall

22V-304
May 5, 2022 · Kia Motors America
Problem
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number22V304000
ManufacturerKia Motors America
Report dateMay 5, 2022
ComponentSteering:Column
Fixed over the airNo

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.

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Affected vehicles

2022 Kia RIO1 recall total2022 Kia Forte1 recall total

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