NHTSA recall 05V-183 (05V183000)

steering recall reported April 28, 2005 - about 368 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 05V183000
Also written as: 05V-183
Manufacturer number: SC-047
Reported: April 28, 2005
Vehicles affected: ~368
Component: steering

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE STEERING TIE RODS MAY HAVE A MANUFACTURING FLAW THAT AFFECTS THE METALLURGY.

Why it is dangerous

IF THE ROD CRACKS OR FAILS, LOSS OF VEHICLE STEERING CONTROL MAY OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING RACK ASSEMBLY, WHICH INCLUDES THE TIE ROD COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS WERE NOTIFIED BY TELEPHONE ON APRIL 8, 2005. AN ADDITIONAL LETTER WAS SENT TO OWNERS WHO HAD NOT TAKEN THEIR VEHICLES IN FOR REPAIR. THIS LETTER WAS MAILED MAY 20, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 05V-183 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Kia Spectra - 2005

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