Kia right front lower control arm may have been improperly welded, which can cause it to fail.
The short version
Kia America, Inc. reported a problem with the control arm lower arm. Here is what owners need to know.
The right front lower control arm may have been improperly welded, which can cause it to fail.
Front lower control arm failure can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 24V-244.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Kia Forte |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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