2005 KIA SPECTRA RECALL - #05V183000
RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES : TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE STEERING TIE RODS MAY HAVE A MANUFACTURING FLAW THAT AFFECTS THE METALLURGY.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2005 KIA SPECTRA |
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| Manufacturer |
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
2/22/2005 - 3/28/2005 |
| Recalled on |
4/28/2005 |
| Influenced by |
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
5/20/2005 |
| # Affected |
368 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE STEERING TIE RODS MAY HAVE A MANUFACTURING FLAW THAT AFFECTS THE METALLURGY. |
| Consequences |
IF THE ROD CRACKS OR FAILS, LOSS OF VEHICLE STEERING CONTROL MAY OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
KIA RECALL NO. SC-047.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| See also |
2005 KIA SPECTRA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY, MOUNTING
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