2021–2022 Kia RIO Recall
Steering: Column
Issued May 5, 2022 · Manufacturer: Kia Motors America
- Affected model years
- 2021, 2022
- Component
- STEERING:COLUMN
- Vehicles affected
- 30
- Report received
- May 5, 2022
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.
Consequence
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
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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Data sourced from the NHTSA Recalls database.