Kia America, Inc. | 2017 niro vehicles | NHTSA Recall #17V159000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V159000 by Kia America, Inc.. Affecting 2017 niro vehicles Includes 135 affected units, Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

2017 niro vehicles

Defect Summary

Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2017 niro vehicles. the affected vehicles may have a damaged motor driven power steering (mdps) connector resulting in a loss of electric power steering assistance.

Corrective Action

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the mdps motor, free of charge. the recall began april 3, 2017. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc145.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V159000
Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2017-03-10T00:00:00
Subject: Loss of electric power steering assist
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 135

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SC145
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2017 niro vehicles. the affected vehicles may have a damaged motor driven power steering (mdps) connector resulting in a loss of electric power steering assistance.
Consequence Summary: Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the mdps motor, free of charge. the recall began april 3, 2017. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc145.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 88.64

Metadata

SID: row-9pdm.kbem_d8ac
NHTSA ID: 17V159000
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Created At: 1741512641
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Updated At: 1741512641
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