2018 KIA SORENTO
2018 KIA SORENTO Recall Title: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
2018 KIA SORENTO Recall Date: 2018-09-21
2018 KIA SORENTO NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 18V656000
2018 KIA SORENTO Recall Manufacturer: Kia Motors America
2018 KIA SORENTO Recall Component(s): STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
2018 KIA SORENTO Recall - Potential Number of Units Affected: 97
2018 KIA SORENTO Recall Overview: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2018 Kia Sorento vehicles. The cowl crossbar that connects to the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) steering column may be improperly welded, allowing the steering column to separate.
Just What Is a Car Recall? Car Safety Recall Definition - A safety recall is an automotive manufacturer's way of notifying vehicle customers that their product has a flaw. The automobile problem is serious enough that if you do not correct the flaw your and/or your passengers' safety could be at risk. Generally recalls are initiated by the US Government, but sometimes individual car manufacturers will pre-emptively initiate a recall.
Where Do I Find My VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)? Look on the lower left of your car’s windshield for your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Your VIN is also located on your car’s registration card, and it may be shown on your insurance card.
Auto Tip - How Do I Find Out If My Vehicle Has A Recall? ==> An easy way to determine if you have an active car recall is to just enter your VIN number at the top of this page and CarFax will report if there are any issues at all with your vehicle. The CarFax Report image looks like this:
2018 KIA SORENTO Recall Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.