CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A transmission fluid cooler hose on certain 2011 Kia Forte vehicles built between August 27, 2010 and November 11, 2010 may have been improperly manufactured and can leak transmission fluid.
If enough fluid leaks out, the transmission may not work properly and the vehicle can stop moving, which raises the risk of a crash. Owners should check their vehicle's VIN for open recalls and contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 if their vehicle is affected.
The repair is free: an authorized Kia dealer will replace the transmission cooler hose at no charge.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kia Forte | 2011 |
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