NHTSA Campaign 23V649000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Filed by Kia America, Inc..
NHTSA campaign 23V649000 covers 1 vehicle and concerns the suspension:front:control arm:lower arm. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- 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.
- The risk
- Front lower control arm failure can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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 September 27, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC283.
- 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.
Vehicles covered by 23V649000 (1)
Kia (1)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 23V649000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.