Kia Motors America
Summary
NHTSA campaign 21V447: Kia Motors America recalled for a safety defect. A sudden increase in steering effort can increase the risk of a crash.
Details
Source
nhtsa
External ID
21V447
Action Date
2021-06-14
Status
Ongoing
Category
vehicle
Product Description
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 K5 vehicles equipped with 2.5L T-GDI engines. The Rack-Mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) system lacks the ability to diagnose communication faults. If a communication fault occurs while driving around a curve with Lane Following Assist (LFA) engaged, the steering assist level may not adjust properly, causing a sudden increase in the steering effort required.
Company
Context & Analysis
Kia Motors America has 18 FDA actions in our database.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often does Kia Motors America have FDA actions?
Kia Motors America has 18 FDA actions in our database, including 0 recalls and 0 device clearances.
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