2017 Kia Niro Hybrid recall: electric power assist system
Kia Motors America reported this safety recall on March 10, 2017. It covers about 135 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 135
- reported
- Mar 10, 2017
- owners notified
- Apr 3, 2017
- related complaints
- 1
Steering: electric power assist system
- 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.
- Risk
- Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 17V159000
Affected vehicles
- Kia Niro Hybrid 2017 2017
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about steering problems.
Questions about recall 17V159000
Is there a recall on the 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid electric power assist system?
Yes. Recall 17V159000, reported on March 10, 2017, covers about 135 vehicles.
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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