Transport Canada Recall - 2022238 -
Brand(s)
Last updated
Summary
Product
Car recalled by
Issue
Vehicle - Steering
What to do
Please see corrective actions section below
Affected products
2021 | KIA | FORTE, 2021 | KIA | RIO, 2022 | KIA | RIO, 2022 | KIA | FORTE
Issue
Issue:
On a small number of vehicles, the bolt connecting the lower steering column universal joint may not have been properly tightened. If the bolt loosens, you could lose steering control.
Safety Risk:
A loss of steering control could create a risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Kia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to bring your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and tighten the lower steering column universal joint bolt, as necessary.
Additional information
Background
Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.
Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Vehicle recall
Category
Vehicles - Car
Companies
Published by
Transport Canada
Audience
General public
Identification number
RA-80992
Transport Canada
ID
2022238
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