Kia America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #05V183000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V183000 by Kia America, Inc.. Includes 368 affected units, STEERING TIE ROD, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain passenger vehicles, the steering tie rods may have a manufacturing flaw that affects the metallurgy.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the steering rack assembly, which includes the tie rod components free of charge. owners were notified by telephone on april 8, 2005. an additional letter was sent to owners who had not taken their vehicles in for repair. this letter was mailed may 20, 2005. owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V183000

Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2005-04-28T00:00:00

Subject: Steering tie rod

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 368

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SC-047

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, the steering tie rods may have a manufacturing flaw that affects the metallurgy.

Consequence Summary: If the rod cracks or fails, loss of vehicle steering control may occur which could result in a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the steering rack assembly, which includes the tie rod components free of charge. owners were notified by telephone on april 8, 2005. an additional letter was sent to owners who had not taken their vehicles in for repair. this letter was mailed may 20, 2005. owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-aqgv_xa33.n2we

NHTSA ID: 05V183000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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