NHTSA Recall 21V260000
NHTSA Campaign Id 21V260000; Date: Apr. 13, 2021
a damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2017 KIA Forte; 2018 KIA Forte
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:oil/lubrication:pump
Manufactured by: Kia Motors America
Affected Units:: 4,069
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil pan, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin june 11, 2021. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc210.
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.
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