Recall 05V183000: 2005 Kia Spectra

Report received

Apr 28, 2005

Manufacturer

Kia motors america, inc.

Potentially affected

368vehicles

Model years

2005

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain passenger vehicles, the steering tie rods may have a manufacturing flaw that affects the metallurgy.

Possible consequence

If the rod cracks or fails, loss of vehicle steering control may occur which could result in a crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2005 Kia Spectra103 complaints