Kia America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #20V459000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V459000 by Kia America, Inc.. Affecting 2019 forte vehicles Includes 834 affected units, Left Front Axle Driveshaft May Break, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2019 forte vehicles

Defect Summary

Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2019 forte vehicles. the left front axle driveshaft may not have been heat-treated, which can cause it to break.

Corrective Action

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left front axle driveshaft for a heat treatment verification code, and replace it if the code is missing, free of charge. the recall began september 2, 2020. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc195.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 20V459000
Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2020-08-05T00:00:00
Subject: Left front axle driveshaft may break
Component: Power Train
Potentially Affected Units: 834

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SC195
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2019 forte vehicles. the left front axle driveshaft may not have been heat-treated, which can cause it to break.
Consequence Summary: A broken driveshaft can result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left front axle driveshaft for a heat treatment verification code, and replace it if the code is missing, free of charge. the recall began september 2, 2020. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc195.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 78.47

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SID: row-kaz2_rpdu-cez6
NHTSA ID: 20V459000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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