{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2005159","date":"2005-05-20","owner_notified":null,"manufacturer":null,"component":"Steering","summary":"On certain vehicles, the steering tie rods may have a manufacturing flaw that affects the metallurgy.  When subjected to stresses that arise in the normal operation of the vehicle, it is possible that a section of the steering tie rod may crack or fail, impairing steering ability.  In certain conditions, this could lead to a loss of steering control which could result in a crash.  Correction: Kia Canada Inc. will replace the steering rack assembly on all affected vehicles at the port of entry prior to distribution to dealers.","consequence":null,"remedy":null,"notes":null,"mfr_campaign":null,"part_number":null,"units":271,"completion":null,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","french":{"component":"Direction","notification":"Sécurité - fabricant","summary":"Sur certains véhicules, les biellettes de direction peuvent comporter un défaut de fonderie. Sous l'effet des contraintes qui se produisent dans le cadre de l'utilisation normale du véhicule, il est possible qu'une section de la biellette de direction se fissure ou fasse défaut, ce qui diminuerait la capacité à diriger le véhicule. Dans certaines conditions, cela pourrait provoquer une incapacité à diriger le véhicule et un accident. Correction : Kia Canada devra remplacer la crémaillère de tous les véhicules visés dans le port d'entrée avant que ces véhicules soient livrés aux concessionnaires."},"vehicles":[{"year":2005,"make":"KIA","model":"SPECTRA","vehicle_id":"2005_kia_spectra","match":"exact","built_from":null,"built_to":null}],"may_apply":true,"as_of":"2026-10-19","lookup":{"nhtsa":"https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls","tc":"https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng","maker":null},"attribution":["Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada."],"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2005159"}