Spectra5 L4-2.0L (2005)
Steering Gear: Recalls
Recall - Steering Rack Replacement
VOLUME
3
GROUP
Campaign
NUMBER
047
MODEL
Spectra
DATE
May 2005
SUBJECT:
SAFETY RECALL: SPECTRA 2.0L STEERING RACK REPLACEMENT
This bulletin provides information on a safety recall campaign to replace the steering rack on some 2005MY Spectra 2.0L vehicles produced between
2/22/05 and 3/28/05.
The steering tie rods on some 2005MY Spectra vehicles may have a manufacturing flaw that affects the metallurgy. If the tie rod cracks or fails, it could
result in loss of vehicle steering control and could result in accidents and related injuries. To correct the potential risk of the steering tie rod failure, Kia
is recalling affected 2005MY Spectra vehicles to replace the steering rack assembly, which includes the tie rod components.
* NOTICE
There is no charge to the vehicle owner for this repair. Under applicable law, you may not sell or otherwise deliver any affected 2005MY Spectra
2.0L until it has been repaired, pursuant to the procedures set forth in this bulletin.
* NOTICE
If your dealer has customer or in-stock vehicles that are a part of this campaign, a specific VIN list containing those vehicles will be included
with your recall campaign package. Before starting the steering rack replacement procedure ensure that the vehicle is on the attached VIN list.
Check the vehicle warranty history to make sure that the steering rack was not already replaced. If your dealer did not receive a specific VIN list
with your recall campaign package then your dealer does not have any customers or vehicles in stock that are part of this recall campaign.
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