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Kia Recall SC-047: Steering Tie Rod
2005 Kia Spectra
If the rod cracks or fails, loss of vehicle steering control may occur which could result in a crash.
Steering — Linkages — Tie Rod Assembly
- Summary
- On certain passenger vehicles, the steering tie rods may have a manufacturing flaw that affects the metallurgy.
- Actions
- 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.
- Documents (12)
- Defect and Noncompliance Notice(Part 573)
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
- Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Recall Acknowledgement
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Quarterly Performance Report
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