2018 KIA FORTE RECALL - #21V260000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : ENGINE : OIL/LUBRICATION : PUMP
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2018 KIA FORTE |
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| Manufacturer |
Kia Motors America |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
4/14/2021 |
| Influenced by |
Kia Motors America |
| Owners Notified on |
8/16/2021 |
| # Affected |
4,069 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil pan, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 16, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC210. |
| 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 |
2018 KIA FORTE Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, TRUNK LID, LATCH
2018 KIA FORTE Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, TRUNK LID, LATCH
2018 KIA FORTE Recall for AIR BAGS
2018 KIA FORTE Recall for AIR BAGS
2018 KIA FORTE Recall for AIR BAGS
2018 KIA FORTE Recall for AIR BAGS
2018 KIA FORTE Recall for AIR BAGS
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