Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
KIA
Model Of Vehicle
FORTE
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
16V070000
Component Description
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines
Effect Of Defect
If Enough Transmission Fluid Leaks Out, The Transmission May Not FunCTIon Properly And The Vehicle May Stop Moving, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Start Of Manufacture
20100827
End Of Manufacture
20101111
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
10240
Date Owners Notified
20160330
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Date Report Received
20160205
Make Campaign Number
SC129