Vehicle recall 05V183000 · April 28, 2005
2005 Kia Spectra
On certain passenger vehicles, the steering tie rods may have a manufacturing flaw that affects the metallurgy.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain passenger vehicles, the steering tie rods may have a manufacturing flaw that affects the metallurgy.
- 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.
- Notes
- Kia recall no. Sc-047.CUSTOMERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V183000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 28, 2005
- Filed by
- KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SC-047
- Owner notification
- May 20, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 368
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kia Spectra (2005): 2005
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