2019 Kia Forte recall: axle shaft
Kia Motors America reported this safety recall on August 5, 2020. It covers about 834 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 834
- reported
- Aug 5, 2020
- owners notified
- Sep 2, 2020
- related complaints
- 48
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft
- What is wrong
- Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2019 Forte vehicles. The left front axle driveshaft may not have been heat-treated, which can cause it to break.
- Risk
- A broken driveshaft can result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left front axle driveshaft for a heat treatment verification code, and replace it if the code is missing, free of charge. The recall began September 2, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1‑800‑333‑4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC195.
Recall number 20V459000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 48 complaints about transmission problems.
Questions about recall 20V459000
Is there a recall on the 2019 Kia Forte axle shaft?
Yes. Recall 20V459000, reported on August 5, 2020, covers about 834 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 20V459000?
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left front axle driveshaft for a heat treatment verification code, and replace it if the code is missing, free of charge. The recall began September 2, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1‑800‑333‑4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC195.
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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