KIAFORTE
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2023 KIA FORTE recalls
There are 3 NHTSA recall campaigns associated with this vehicle configuration.
Live NHTSA dataVehicle taxonomy resolved as KIA FORTE.
Most-mentioned components
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM · 2STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM · 1
Campaign 22V906000
Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm
Aug 12, 2022
Summary
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Forte vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the front left steering knuckle may crack, which can result in a loss of steering control.
Risk
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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Dealers will inspect and replace the front left steering knuckle, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 12, 2023. Owner may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC259.
Campaign 23V649000
Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Arm
Oct 9, 2024
Summary
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.
Risk
Front lower control arm failure can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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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 September 27, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC283.
Campaign 24V244000
Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Arm
Jan 4, 2024
Summary
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.
Risk
Front lower control arm failure can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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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.
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