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Kia America, Inc.: Front Lower Control Arm May Fail

Front lower control arm failure can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Date
2024-04-01
Country
United States
Brand
Kia
Product
SUSPENSION
Classification
Do not drive
Units
215 affected
Category
Vehicles
Source
NHTSA

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What to do

  1. Check whether your vehicle is affected by entering its VIN (vehicle identification number) on the manufacturer's or the agency's recall lookup.
  2. Contact a dealer to book the repair. Recall repairs are normally free of charge.
  3. If the notice says not to drive or to park outside, follow that until the repair is done.

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