Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
KIA
Model Of Vehicle
FORTE
Year
2014
Recall Campaign Number
15V015000
Component Description
Electrical System
Effect Of Defect
If The Cooling Fan Resistor Overheats And Melts, There Is An Increased Risk Of A Vehicle Fire.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Start Of Manufacture
20121205
End Of Manufacture
20140417
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
86880
Date Owners Notified
20150220
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Date Report Received
20150116
Make Campaign Number
SC113