Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Passenger Vehicles, The Steering Tie Rods May Have A Manufacturing Flaw That Affects The Metallurgy.
Make Of Vehicle
KIA
Model Of Vehicle
SPECTRA
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
05V183000
Component Description
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
Effect Of Defect
If The Rod Cracks Or Fails, Loss Of Vehicle Steering Control May Occur Which Could Result In A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Kia Motors America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20050222
End Of Manufacture
20050328
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
368
Date Owners Notified
20050520
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Date Report Received
20050428
Make Campaign Number
SC-047