Kia America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #21V260000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 21V260000 by Kia America, Inc.. Affecting 2017-2018 forte vehicles equipped with a 2 Includes 4,069 affected units, Foreign Particles May Cause Oil Pump to Fail, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2017-2018 forte vehicles equipped with a 2
Defect Summary
Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 forte vehicles equipped with a 2.0l nu mpi engine. foreign particles may stick inside the oil pump, which may cause an oil pump failure and engine damage.
Corrective Action
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil pan, free of charge. owner letters were mailed august 16, 2021. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc210.