NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 16V070000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Published February 5, 2016 · Recall initiated: February 5, 2016
What's the hazard
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2011 Forte vehicles manufactured August 27, 2010, to November 11, 2010. The affected vehicles have a transmission fluid cooler hose that may have been improperly manufactured, resulting in a transmission fluid leak.
What to do
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission cooler hose, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2016. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC129.
Recall details
- Brand
- KIA
- Model
- FORTE
- Manufacturer
- Kia America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2011 KIA FORTE
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US