Kia America, Inc. is recalling 3,866 model year 2023 Kia Forte vehicles because the right front lower control arm may have been improperly welded. This manufacturing defect can cause the control arm to fail during operation, which may result in a sudden loss of steering control. Owners are being advised not to drive their vehicles until the necessary repair is completed by an authorized dealer. Dealers will replace the affected right front lower control arm with a new one at no cost to the vehicle owner.
If the control arm fails, the driver may experience a sudden and complete loss of steering control. Because this can happen while the vehicle is in motion, it significantly increases the risk of a crash. Owners should not drive these vehicles until they are repaired.
Free replacement of the right front lower control arm.
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: NHTSA Notice · Raw API Response