NHTSA Recall 16V070000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V070000; Date: Feb. 5, 2016
If enough transmission fluid leaks out, the transmission may not function properly and the vehicle may stop moving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 KIA Forte
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines
Manufactured by: Kia Motors America
Affected Units:: 10,240
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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 Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 30, 2016
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