2023 Kia Forte recall: lower arm
Kia America, Inc. reported this safety recall on April 1, 2024. It covers about 215 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 215
- reported
- Apr 1, 2024
- owners notified
- Apr 17, 2024
- related complaints
- 8
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm
- What is wrong
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Forte vehicles. The right front lower control arm may have been improperly welded, which can cause it to fail.
- Risk
- Front lower control arm failure can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will replace the right front lower control arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1‑800‑333‑4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC306. This recall expands previous the federal safety agency recall number 23V‑649.
Recall number 24V244000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 8 complaints about suspension problems.
Questions about recall 24V244000
Is there a recall on the 2023 Kia Forte lower arm?
Yes. Recall 24V244000, reported on April 1, 2024, covers about 215 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 24V244000?
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will replace the right front lower control arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1‑800‑333‑4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC306. This recall expands previous the federal safety agency recall number 23V‑649.
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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