Kia America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16V070000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V070000 by Kia America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2011 forte vehicles manufactured august 27, 2010, to november 11, 2010 Includes 10,240 affected units, Transmission Cooler Hose may Leak Fluid, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2011 forte vehicles manufactured august 27, 2010, to november 11, 2010

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V070000
Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2016-02-05T00:00:00
Subject: Transmission cooler hose may leak fluid
Component: Power Train
Potentially Affected Units: 10,240

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SC129
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: If enough transmission fluid leaks out, the transmission may not function properly and the vehicle may stop moving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 48.69

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NHTSA ID: 16V070000
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Created At: 1742808662
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