Kia America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V015000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V015000 by Kia America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2014 kia forte vehicles manufactured december 5, 2012, to april 17, 2014 Includes 86,880 affected units, Cooling Fan Resistor May Melt, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2014 kia forte vehicles manufactured december 5, 2012, to april 17, 2014

Defect Summary

Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain model year 2014 kia forte vehicles manufactured december 5, 2012, to april 17, 2014. in the affected vehicles, the cooling fan resistor may overheat and melt.

Corrective Action

Kia will notify owners, and for vehicles produced from december 5, 2012 to january 27, 2014, dealers will replace the cooling fan resistor and multi-fuse unit. for vehicles produced from january 28, 2014 to april 17, 2014, dealers will replace the multi-fuse unit only. owners of vehicles with a 1.8l engine will also have the engine control unit software updated. the recall began on february 20, 2015. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc113.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V015000
Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2015-01-16T00:00:00
Subject: Cooling fan resistor may melt
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 86,880

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SC113
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain model year 2014 kia forte vehicles manufactured december 5, 2012, to april 17, 2014. in the affected vehicles, the cooling fan resistor may overheat and melt.
Consequence Summary: If the cooling fan resistor overheats and melts, there is an increased risk of a vehicle fire.
Corrective Action: Kia will notify owners, and for vehicles produced from december 5, 2012 to january 27, 2014, dealers will replace the cooling fan resistor and multi-fuse unit. for vehicles produced from january 28, 2014 to april 17, 2014, dealers will replace the multi-fuse unit only. owners of vehicles with a 1.8l engine will also have the engine control unit software updated. the recall began on february 20, 2015. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc113.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 74.91

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NHTSA ID: 15V015000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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