NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 21V622000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH
Published August 10, 2021 · Recall initiated: August 9, 2021
What's the hazard
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forte 4-door, Forte Koup 2-door, and 2018-2019 Rio 4-door vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release.
What to do
Dealers will replace the trunk latch assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 10, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC216.
Recall details
- Brand
- KIA
- Model
- RIO
- Manufacturer
- Kia America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2019 KIA RIO | 2018 KIA RIO | 2018 KIA FORTE | 2017 KIA FORTE | 2016 KIA FORTE
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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