Recall 05V-183
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. recalled the 2005 Kia Spectra: Steering (linkages, tie rod assembly).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 05V-183
- Reported
- April 28, 2005
- Vehicles affected
- 368 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain passenger vehicles, the steering tie rods may have a manufacturing flaw that affects the metallurgy.
The risk
If the rod cracks or fails, loss of vehicle steering control may occur which could result in a crash.
The 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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Kia recall no. Sc-047.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Kia Spectra 2005