NHTSASTEERING
Kia America, Inc. - Loss of Power Steering Assist
Published: June 7, 2024Recall ID: 24V422000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 Kia Sportage vehicles. The circuit board in the motor-driven power steering assembly may short circuit, resulting 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 | 24V422000 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V422000 |
| 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 Kia Sportage vehicles. The circuit board in the motor-driven power steering assembly may short circuit, resulting in a loss of power steering assist. |
| Completion rate | 88.56 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will replace the motor-driven power steering electric power pack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 19, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC319. |
| Consequence summary | A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | SC319 |
| Potentially affected | 1075 |
| Report received date | 2024-06-07T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |