Kia recall: Steering
What is wrong
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2018 Kia Sorento vehicles. The cowl crossbar that connects to the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) steering column may be improperly welded, allowing the steering column to separate.
What could happen
If the steering column separates, it can cause a loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the cowl crossbar, free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC167.
Vehicles covered
- Kia Sorento 2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V656000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Kia Motors America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 21, 2018
- Owners notified
- Oct 26, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 97
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jun 28, 2017 to Jul 20, 2017
- Part
- Steering › Electric power assist system; Steering › Column
- Maker's own recall number
- SC167
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.
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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.