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Kia Forte Front Steering Knuckle May Crack

NHTSA campaign 22V906000 · Reported Dec 8, 2022 · Kia America, Inc.

high How serious is it? About this label

A loss of steering control raises the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	22V906000
Reported to NHTSA	Dec 8, 2022
Manufacturer	Kia America, Inc.
Part affected	Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2023
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Kia is recalling certain Forte cars because a manufacturing error can cause the front left steering knuckle to crack. If the knuckle cracks, the driver may lose the ability to steer the car the way they normally would. This recall covers only the front left steering knuckle on the affected vehicles, and the defect was traced back to how the part was originally manufactured.

What you should do

1. Check whether your VIN is affected at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2. Contact a Kia dealer or Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 to schedule an inspection.
3. The inspection and any needed replacement of the steering knuckle is free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 22V906000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2023 Kia Forte

Who to contact

Kia — official Kia recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-333-4542

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Kia Steering Recalls Cover Column Separation and Power Assist · all 5 Kia recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
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.
Safety risk: A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.