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Kia due to a manufacturing error, the front left steering knuckle may crack, which can result in a loss of steering control.

NHTSA campaign 22V-906 · Reported December 8, 2022 · 939 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Kia Forte
VEHICLES AFFECTED
939
REMEDY
Dealers will inspect and replace the front left steering knuckle, as necessary, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Kia America, Inc. reported a problem with the spindle arm. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

Due to a manufacturing error, the front left steering knuckle may crack, which can result in a loss of steering control.

WHY IT MATTERS

A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

WHAT TO DO

Take it to a dealer — they will inspect and replace the front left steering knuckle, as necessary, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 22V-906.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2023Kia Forte

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

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