CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
- Problem
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A right front lower control arm on certain 2023 Kia Forte vehicles may have been improperly welded, so the part can fail. If it does, the driver can suddenly lose steering control, which raises the risk of a crash.
Kia advises owners not to drive the vehicle 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. For questions, contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542, referencing recall number SC283.
You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls on the NHTSA website, and contact an authorized Kia dealer to schedule the free repair.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kia Forte | 2023 |
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