Australia’s top-selling family carrier, the Kia Carnival people mover is the subject
of a recall notice relating to its power steering. A manufacturing fault in the
wiring harness on 2024 model year Carnivals may affect the power steering. A
total of 6155 Carnivals are affected by the recall notice which states “the main
wiring harness my come into contact with the steering column shaft and become
damaged which may result in the loss of power assisted steering.” The recall
affects both petrol and hybrid versions of the Carnival across all variants. Owners
of affected vehicles will be contacted in writing asking them to contact their Kia
dealer for an appointment to reposition the main wiring harness or if required to
replace it free of charge. VIN numbers of cars affected are listed on Kia
Australia’s recall info site. I’m David Berthon