Multiple Axle Suspension Torque Arm problems of the 2017 Kia Motor Forte

One problem related to multiple axle suspension torque arm has been reported for the 2017 Kia Motor Forte. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2017 Kia Motor Forte based on all problems reported for the 2017 Forte.

1 Multiple Axle Suspension Torque Arm problem

Failure Date: 03/21/2023

The contact owns a 2015 charmac outlaw trailer hauled by a 2017 kia Forte. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v838000 (suspension). The contact stated that while towing the trailer at an unknown speed, the splines on the axle fractured and the two wheels separated from the axle. Additionally, the contact stated that the trailer was towed to the residence. The contact notified the manufacturer of the failure but was advised to contact the axle manufacturer. The trailer had not been repaired. The contact stated that the axle manufacturer denied fault of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.




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