Kia recall: Steering
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Kia Niro Hybrid 2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V159000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Kia Motors America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 10, 2017
- Owners notified
- Apr 3, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 135
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Dec 23, 2017 to Jan 11, 2017
- Part
- Steering › Electric power assist system
- Maker's own recall number
- SC145
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.