NHTSA Recall 05V183000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V183000; Date: Apr. 28, 2005
If the rod cracks or fails, loss of vehicle steering control may occur which could result in a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 KIA Spectra
Component: Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly
Manufactured by: Kia Motors America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 368
Recall Summary:
On certain passenger vehicles, the steering tie rods may have a manufacturing flaw that affects the metallurgy.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the steering rack assembly, which includes the tie rod components free of charge. Owners were notified by telephone on April 8, 2005. An additional letter was sent to owners who had not taken their vehicles in for repair. This letter was mailed may 20, 2005. Owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.
Recall Notes:
Kia recall no. Sc-047. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 20, 2005
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