Kia affected vehicles may have a damaged Motor Driven Power Steering (mdps) connector resulting in a loss of electric power steering assistance.
The short version
Kia Motors America reported a problem with the steering electric power assist system. Here is what owners need to know.
The affected vehicles may have a damaged Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) connector resulting in a loss of electric power steering assistance.
Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the MDPS motor, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 17V-159.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2017 | Kia Niro |
What changed
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