2023 Kia Forte Recalls
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 24V244000
RECALL DATE: 2024-04-01
SUMMARY
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.
CONSEQUENCES
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.
COMPONENT AFFECTED
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
NOTES
Kia America, Inc.
