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STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign No. 05V183000
Defect Summary:ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE STEERING TIE RODS MAY HAVE A MANUFACTURING FLAW THAT AFFECTS THE METALLURGY.
Consequence Summary:IF THE ROD CRACKS OR FAILS, LOSS OF VEHICLE STEERING CONTROL MAY OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Corrective Summary: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.
Manufacturer of Recalled Product:KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Begin Date of Manufacturing:20050222
End Date of Manufacturing:20050328
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report:V
Potenial Number of Units Affected:368
Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer:20050520
Recall Initiator:MFR
Manufacturer that Filed Report:KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Report Received Date:20050428
Record Creation Date:20050428
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Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Caroops Record ID:47490
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