NHTSA Recall 21V447000
NHTSA Campaign Id 21V447000; Date: Jun. 14, 2021
a sudden increase in steering effort can increase the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2021 KIA K5; 2022 KIA K5
Component: Steering
Manufactured by: Kia Motors America
Affected Units:: 846
Recall Summary:
kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 k5 vehicles equipped with 2.5l t-gdi engines. the rack-mounted motor driven power steering (r-mdps) system lacks the ability to diagnose communication faults. if a communication fault occurs while driving around a curve with lane following assist (lfa) engaged, the steering assist level may not adjust properly, causing a sudden increase in the steering effort required.
How to Fix:
dealers will update the r-mdps software, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed june 24, 2021. owner may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc213.
Recall 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.nhtsa.gov.
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