2018 KIA FORTE RECALL - #21V622000
RECALL FOR LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES : TRUNK LID : LATCH
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forte 4-door, Forte Koup 2-door, and 2018-2019 Rio 4-door 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."
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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 |
8/10/2021 |
| Influenced by |
Kia Motors America |
| Owners Notified on |
2/10/2022 |
| # Affected |
253,074 |
| Recalled for |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH |
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| Description |
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forte 4-door, Forte Koup 2-door, and 2018-2019 Rio 4-door 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." |
| Consequences |
A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury. |
| Corrective action |
Dealers will replace the trunk latch assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 10, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC216. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2018 KIA FORTE Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, OIL/LUBRICATION, PUMP
2018 KIA FORTE Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, OIL/LUBRICATION, PUMP
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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