Recalls

Recall 258430

  • USA Recall: Front lower control arm failure can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Kia america, inc. (kia) is recalling certain 2023 forte vehicles. the right front lower control arm may have been improperly welded, which can cause it to fail.

    Corrective Action:
    Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. dealers will replace the right front lower control arm, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed april 17, 2024. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc306. this recall expands previous nhtsa recall number 23v-649.

    Additional 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.nhtsa.gov.

    • Affected Vehicles

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