KIA Niro Hybrid (2017): Steering
Recall 17V159000 · Mar 10, 2017 · Kia Motors America
135
vehicles affected
135
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V159000
- Date
- Mar 10, 2017
- Maker
- Kia Motors America
- Units affected
- 135
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Electric power assist system
- Model years
- 2017
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017 Niro vehicles. The affected vehicles may have a damaged Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) connector resulting in a loss of electric power steering assistance.
What can happen
Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the MDPS motor, free of charge. The recall began April 3, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC145.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Kia | Niro Hybrid | 2017 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V159000?
1 model: Kia Niro Hybrid (2017), about 135 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V159000?
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the MDPS motor, free of charge. The recall began April 3, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC145.
What can happen?
Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.