2011 KIA FORTE RECALL - #16V070000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION : COOLING UNIT AND LINES
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2011 KIA FORTE |
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| Manufacturer |
Kia Motors America |
| Manufactured between |
8/27/2010 - 11/11/2010 |
| Recalled on |
2/5/2016 |
| Influenced by |
Kia Motors America |
| Owners Notified on |
3/30/2016 |
| # Affected |
10,240 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
If enough transmission fluid leaks out, the transmission may not function properly and the vehicle may stop moving, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2011 KIA FORTE Recall for AIR BAGS, AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
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