NHTSA Recall 21V622000
NHTSA Campaign Id 21V622000; Date: Aug. 9, 2021
a person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 KIA Forte; 2017 KIA Forte; 2018 KIA Forte; 2018 KIA RIO; 2019 KIA RIO
Component: Latches/locks/linkages:trunk Lid:latch
Manufactured by: Kia Motors America
Affected Units:: 253,074
Recall Summary:
kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 forte, forte koup, and 2018-2019 rio vehicles. the trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 401, "internal trunk release."
How to Fix:
dealers will replace the trunk latch assembly, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed october 5, 2021. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc216.
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.nhtsa.gov.
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