2011 Kia Forte recall: cooling unit and lines
Kia Motors America reported this safety recall on February 5, 2016. It covers about 10,240 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 10,240
- reported
- Feb 5, 2016
- owners notified
- Mar 30, 2016
- related complaints
- 18
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- If enough transmission fluid leaks out, the transmission may not function properly and the vehicle may stop moving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 16V070000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 18 complaints about transmission problems.
Questions about recall 16V070000
Is there a recall on the 2011 Kia Forte cooling unit and lines?
Yes. Recall 16V070000, reported on February 5, 2016, covers about 10,240 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 16V070000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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