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A bolt in the steering column may not be secured properly, which can cause the steering column to detach from the steering rack and result in a loss of steering control.","consequence":"Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will tighten the lower steering column u-joint retention bolt, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022.  Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.  Kia's number for this recall SC235.","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.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"SC235","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"}],"recall_count":1,"critical_count":0,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":92,"grade":"A","complaints":{"count":26,"crash":3,"fire":1,"injured":2,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Unspecified",9],["Forward Collision Avoidance",4],["Engine",4],["Suspension",3],["Steering",3],["Engine And Engine Cooling",2]],"by_year":{"2021":2,"2022":2,"2023":7,"2024":4,"2025":5,"2026":6},"excerpts":[["2026-08-20","Electrical System","AC is not blowing cold air even after replacing refrigerant. 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