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NHTSA campaign24V244000

Recall 24V244000: Suspension

Reported Apr 1, 2024Kia America, Inc.1 catalog make

Component recorded by NHTSA

Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Arm

Campaign 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.

Consequence

Front lower control arm failure can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy in the source record

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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YearMakeModel
2023KiaForte

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