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 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.
- 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
Some 2023 Kia Forte vehicles may have a right front lower control arm that was improperly welded. Over time, this weld can fail, and the control arm can break.
If the control arm fails, the driver can suddenly lose steering control, which raises the risk of a crash. Owners are advised not to drive the vehicle until the repair has been completed.
The repair is free at an authorized Kia dealer, which will replace the right front lower control arm. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2024. You can contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 for help, and you can check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kia Forte | 2023 |
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