KIA NIRO HYBRID (2017) recall — Steering
Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Recall notice
Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226143-kia-niro-hybrid-2017-recall-steering · Recall date October 3, 2017 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V159000
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“KIA NIRO HYBRID (2017) recall — Steering.” GovInfoNow, recall dated October 3, 2017. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226143-kia-niro-hybrid-2017-recall-steering. Based on NHTSA recall #17V159000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V159000).
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What NHTSA says to do
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.
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Subject: Recall 17V159000 — Kia Motors America KIA NIRO HYBRID (2017) recall — Steering Hello, I own a KIA NIRO HYBRID (2017) recall — Steering that is covered by recall 17V159000 from Kia Motors America. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V159000 (October 3, 2017)
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