NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Kia America, Inc. - Loss of Power Steering Assist
Published: April 23, 2024Recall ID: 24V287000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 Sorento vehicles. The motor driven power steering (MDPS) wiring harness may be incorrectly assembled, which can result in a loss of power steering assist.
Affected Products
Loss of Power Steering Assist
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Loss of Power Steering Assist |
| Nhtsa id | 24V287000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V287000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
| Defect summary | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 Sorento vehicles. The motor driven power steering (MDPS) wiring harness may be incorrectly assembled, which can result in a loss of power steering assist. |
| Completion rate | 91.58 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the MDPS wiring harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC309. |
| Consequence summary | A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | SC309 |
| Potentially affected | 95 |
| Report received date | 2024-04-23T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |