97
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V656000
- Date
- Sep 21, 2018
- Maker
- Kia Motors America
- Units affected
- 97
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Electric power assist system; Steering > Column
- Model years
- 2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2018 Kia Sorento vehicles. The cowl crossbar that connects to the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) steering column may be improperly welded, allowing the steering column to separate.
What can happen
If the steering column separates, it can cause a loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the cowl crossbar, free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC167.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V656000?
1 model: Kia Sorento (2018), about 97 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V656000?
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the cowl crossbar, free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC167.
What can happen?
If the steering column separates, it can cause a loss of steering ability, increasing 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.