2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Posted on: 2017-03-14
Description
Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2017 niro vehicles. The affected vehicles may have a damaged motor driven power steering (mdps) connector resulting in a loss of electric power steering assistance.
Consequence
Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the mdps motor, free of charge. The recall is expected to began april 7, 2017. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc145.
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Posted on: 2017-03-14
Description
Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2017 niro vehicles. The affected vehicles may have a damaged motor driven power steering (mdps) connector resulting in a loss of electric power steering assistance.
Consequence
Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the mdps motor, free of charge. The recall began april 3, 2017. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc145.
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.safercar.gov.