KIA announced a problem with the SPORTAGE affecting a total of 1,230 vehicles.
There is a possibility that the steering intermediate shaft securing bolts may have been incorrectly torqued. Vehicles built from 11/01/2002 to 04/30/2003 are at risk.
The following remedial action is necessary to address this problem. Recall affected vehicles and retorque securing bolts
If you think that your vehicle may be affected by this recall you should
find your nearest KIA dealer
who will be able to confirm whether or not your car is safe and arrange its free repair if necessary.
Source: UK Government's Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA).
