NHTSA Campaign 22V304000
STEERING:COLUMN
Filed by Kia Motors America.
NHTSA campaign 22V304000 covers 4 vehicles and concerns the steering:column. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- 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.
- The risk
- Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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
- 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.
Reported May 5, 2022
Vehicles covered by 22V304000 (4)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 22V304000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.